New Zealand
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic ES 452
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
.ES452-A 8060-700Etched A
.ES452-B 8061-700Etched B
The ClashTrain In Vain / Bankrobber
Vinyl pressings
Train In Vain / Bankrobber
by The Clash · 1979
13 pressings6 countriesNew WaveDubRockReggae
Train In Vain / Bankrobber 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 Train In Vain / Bankrobber
1 pressing came out in 1979, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | New Zealand | Epic ES 452First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Epic ES452 / Epic ES 4527", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Australia | Epic ES4527", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Australia | Epic ES 4527", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Australia | Epic ES452 / Epic ES 4527", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Europe | CBS CBS 83707", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | CBS CBS 83707", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | CBS SDC 43 / CBS PRO 437", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Germany | CBS CBS S 8370 / CBS CBS 83707", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Epic ES 4527", 45 RPM, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress |
| 1980 | Spain | CBS CBS 83707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | CBS CBS S 83707", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Europe | CBS CBS 83707", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ATrain In Vain3:12
- B1Bankrobber4:33
- B2Rockers Galore..... UK Tour4:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Train In Vain / Bankrobber are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Train In Vain / Bankrobber are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Train In Vain / Bankrobber first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in New Zealand. One of them is Epic ES 452.
How do I tell if my copy of Train In Vain / Bankrobber is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ES 452) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, .ES452-A 8060-700 and .ES452-B 8061-700. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Train In Vain / Bankrobber 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.
