Vinyl pressings
by Supertramp · 1974
Crime Of The Century was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
71 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 26 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.
AMLS 68258.A5 63 BRunout A-side, variant 1
AMLS 68258.B6 7 BRunout B-side, variant 1
AMLS 68258.A5Runout A-side, variant 2
AMLS 68258.B5Runout B-side, variant 2
AMLS 68258 A7 1 1 A STERLING SP 3697Side A runout
AMLS 68258 B7 2 1 A STERLING SP 3698Side B runout
AMLS 68258-ASide A label
AMLS 68258-BSide B label
SP 369 [8 scratched out] 7Runout side A, etched
SP 3698Runout side B, etched
AMLS 68258-ALabel Side A
AMLS 68258-BLabel Side B
AMLS · 68258 · A·7 ALLENRunout side A, etched
AMLS ·68258·B ·11 ALLENRunout side B, etched
AMLS 68258-ALabel side A
AMLS 68258-BLabel side B
AMLS 68258.A5Runout, A-side, stamped variant 1
AMLS 68258.B5Runout, B-side, stamped variant 1
AMLS 68258.A5 28 DRunout, A-side stamped variant 2
AMLS 68258.B5 27 DRunout, B-side stamped variant 2
AMLS 68258 A 7 ALLENRunout, side A, etched, var. 1
AMLS 68258 B II ALLENRunout, side B, etched, var. 1
AMLS 68258 A-7 ALLENRunout, side A, etched, var. 2
AMLS 68258 B-I0 ALLENRunout, side B, etched, var. 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Argentina | A&M Records 8558First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Argentina | A&M Records 8558First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | A&M Records L 35426 / A&M Records AML.35426First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1974 | Benelux | A&M Records 88 122 ITFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Benelux | A&M Records 88 122 ITFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Benelux | A&M Records 88 122 ITFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Benelux | A&M Records 88 122 ITFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Brazil | A&M Records SA&M 2132 / A&M Records SA&M-2132First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | A&M Records SP-3647First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | A&M Records SP 3647First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Canada | A&M Records SP-3647 / A&M Records SP 3647LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | A&M Records SP-3647First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | A&M Records SP 3647First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Europe | A&M Records AMLS 68258First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Europe | A&M Records AMLS 68258First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | A&M Records SP 3647LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Europe | A&M Records HAM2 / A&M Records HSP 3647LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | Venezuela | A&M Records A&M-7040LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFQR 1-005 / A&M Records MFQR 1-005Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered | Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered |
| 1983 | Portugal | A&M Records AMLH 68258LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 393 647-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 393 647-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Greece | A&M Records 393 647-1 / A&M Records 393647-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Greece | A&M Records 393 647-1 / A&M Records 393647-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Spain | A&M Records 393 647-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Argentina | A&M Records 27349LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Brazil | A&M Records 393 647LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | Canada | A&M Records SP 3647LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | South Korea | Shilla Records CAPUZ/SCL 1037 / Capuz Records SCL 1037LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1991 | Spain | A&M Records 393 647-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1999 | Germany | A&M Records SP-3647LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1999 | Germany | A&M Records SP-3647 / A&M Records SP 3647LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Europe | A&M Records 0075021364714LP, Album, Remastered, Reissue | LP, Album, Remastered, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | A&M Records 0600753547441LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2014 | Europe | A&M Records 0600753547441LP, Album, Mispress, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Mispress, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2014 | USA & Europe | A&M Records B0022235-01LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2014 | Europe | A&M Records 0600753547441LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2014 | Europe | A&M Records 0600753547397LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Box Set, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Box Set, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| 2019 | Europe | A&M Records 0600753547441LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2019 | Europe | A&M Records 0600753547441LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2019 | UK & Europe | A&M Records 0600753547441LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | USA & Canada | A&M Records B0022235-01 / UMe B0022235-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK & Europe | A&M Records 0600753547441LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | A&M Records 0600753547441LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress |
| 2025 | USA & Europe | A&M Records 00602475450924LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | A&M Records 20.167LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Argentina | A&M Records 20.167LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| ? | Australia | A&M Records L 35426 / A&M Records SP 3647LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | A&M Records SA&M 2132 / A&M Records SA&M-2132LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | A&M Records 31C 064 97479 / A&M Records SA&M 2132LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | A&M Records 170019LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | A&M Records 170019 / A&M Records 170.019LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | A&M Records 170.019LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP-3647LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP-3647 / A&M Records SP 3647LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP 3647 / A&M Records SP-3647LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP-3647 / A&M Records SP 3647LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP-3647 / A&M Records SP 3647LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP 3647LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SPJ 3647LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
214 vinyl pressings of Crime Of The Century are listed here, from 34 countries, released between 1974 and 2025.
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, Canada, Argentina and more. One of them is A&M Records AMLS 68258, released September 1974.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMLS 68258, SP-3647, SP 3647, SP-3647/SP-3697) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMLS 68258.A5 63 B and AMLS 68258.B6 7 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
