UK
February 1977- Label and catalog number
- Good Earth GD 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
GD 7 - A - 2E A1R 'W'Runout, A-side, hand etched
GD 7 - B - 1 A1L MELYSRunout, B-side, hand etched
RAH BandThe Crunch (Part 1)
Vinyl pressings
The Crunch (Part 1)
by RAH Band · 1977
13 pressings6 countriesGlamRock
The Crunch (Part 1) was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of The Crunch (Part 1)
11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 5 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
February 1977- Label and catalog number
- Good Earth GD 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection
- Runout / matrix
GD 7 A//3 R 12 4A side stamped
GD 7 B//3 R 12 3B side stamped
UK
February 1977- Label and catalog number
- Good Earth GD 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
GD 7-A-2E 'W' A2DSide A runout, etched, variant 1
GD 7-B-1 A1AA MELYSSide B runout, etched, variant 1
GD 7-A-2E 'W' A1AJSide A runout, etched, variant 2
GD 7-B-1 A1W MELYSSide B runout, etched, variant 2
UK
February 1977- Label and catalog number
- Good Earth GD 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
GD 7-A-2E W A2BRunout A
GD 7 B 1 W A10 MELYSRunout B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Good Earth GD 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Good Earth GD 7
- Format
- 7", Promo
- Runout / matrix
GD 7 - A - 2E A1R 'W'Runout, A-side, hand etched
GD 7 - B - 1 A1L MELYSRunout, B-side, hand etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | RCA Victor 102914 / Good Earth 102914First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Australia | RCA Victor 102914First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | RCA Victor PB 5054 / RCA PB 5054First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | RCA Victor GD 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 102914First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | New Zealand | RCA 1029147", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Good Earth GD 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Good Earth GD 7First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Good Earth GD 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Good Earth GD 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Good Earth GD 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Good Earth GD 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Italy | RCA PB 5054 / RCA Victor PB 50547", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Crunch (Part 1)3:36
- BThe Crunch (Part 2)3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Crunch (Part 1) are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Crunch (Part 1) are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was The Crunch (Part 1) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Australia, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Good Earth GD 7, released February 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of The Crunch (Part 1) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GD 7, 102914, PB 5054) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GD 7 - A - 2E A1R 'W' and GD 7 - B - 1 A1L MELYS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Crunch (Part 1) on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
