UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARTV 3
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ARTV 3 A // 2 ▽ E MC 12 1A side runout, stamped
ARTV 3 B // 2 ▽ E MC 11B side runout, stamped
ShowaddywaddyCrepes & Drapes
Vinyl pressings
Crepes & Drapes
by Showaddywaddy · 1979
12 pressings8 countriesRock & RollRockPop
Crepes & Drapes was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Crepes & Drapes
11 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARTV 3
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ARTV 3 A / 3 12 11 1A side runout, etched & stamped
ARTV 3 B // 2 ▽ E MC 117 5B side runout, stamped
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARTV 3
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ARTV 3 A // 2 ▽ E 420 15 9A side runout, stamped
ARTV 3 B // 3 ▽ E 420 13 1B side runout, stamped
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARTV 3
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ARTV 3 A // 1 ▽ EMC 12 4 KEVA side runout
ARTV 3 B // 2 ▽ E MC 15 4B side runout
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Interfusion L37161
- Format
- LP
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- London Records 6.24144London Records 6.24144 AP
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6.24 144-01-1 Manufactured in Germany S-IRunout side A
6.24 144-01-2 Manufactured in Germany S-IRunout side B
6.24 144-01-1Label side A
6.24 144-01-2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Interfusion L37161First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Germany | London Records 6.24144 / London Records 6.24144 APFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Ireland | Arista ARTV 3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Lark INL-2603First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Interfusion L 37161First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Sonet SLP-3056First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | South Africa | Arista ASTJ 88First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Arista ARTV 3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Arista ARTV 3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Arista ARTV 3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Arista ARTV 3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | UK | Tiger Records SHOLP 5LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Sweet Little Rock 'N' Roller
- A2Sea Cruise
- A3Just A Country Boy
- A4Lost
- A5That's Rock & Roll
- A6Twist & Shout
- B1A Night At Daddy Gees
- B2Come On Let's Go
- B3That's Alright With Me
- B4I Appreciate The Job
- B5Win Your Heart
- B6Remember Then
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crepes & Drapes are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Crepes & Drapes are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 1988.
When was Crepes & Drapes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Australia, Germany, Ireland and more. One of them is Arista ARTV 3.
How do I tell if my copy of Crepes & Drapes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARTV 3, L37161, 6.24144, INL-2603) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARTV 3 A // 2 ▽ E MC 12 1 and ARTV 3 B // 2 ▽ E MC 11. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Crepes & Drapes 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.
