US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1122
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BELL-1122-S-A 8C BESTSide A, runout
BELL-1122-S-B 8C BESTSide B, runout
1122 SA BWSide A, label
1122 SB BWSide B, label
Vinyl pressings
Crossword Puzzle
by The Partridge Family · 1973
20 pressings10 countriesPopStage & Screen
Crossword Puzzle was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Crossword Puzzle
16 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 9 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.
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1122
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1122
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 2308 066
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1122
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records SBLL-6066
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Bell Records SBLL-6066First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Australia | Bell Records 2308 066First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Bell Records BELL 1122LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1973 | Canada | Bell Records BELL 1122First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Bell Records 2308 066First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Bell Records 2308 066First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Greece | Bell Records 2308 066First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Bell Records BLPM-17First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | Bell Records BLPM-17First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | Lebanon | Bell Records 2308 066First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Bell Records 2308 066First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Spain | Bell Records 23 08 066First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Bell Records BELL 1122First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Bell Records BELL 1122First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Bell Records BELL 1122LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1One Day At A Time3:00
- A2Sunshine2:43
- A3As Long As There's You2:57
- A4It's A Long Way To Heaven2:39
- A5Now That You Got Me Where You Want Me2:45
- A6It Means I'm In Love With You4:00
- B1Come On Love3:43
- B2I Got Your Love All Over Me2:39
- B3Let Your Love Go2:19
- B4It Sounds Like You're Saying Hello2:54
- B5It's You2:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crossword Puzzle are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Crossword Puzzle are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Crossword Puzzle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Bell Records BELL 1122.
How do I tell if my copy of Crossword Puzzle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BELL 1122, BELL 2308 066, SBLL-6066, 2308 066) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BELL-1122-S-A 8C BEST and BELL-1122-S-B 8C BEST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Crossword Puzzle 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.
