UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2155
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V-2155-A-5 WHAT NOW ?Runout hand-etched Side 1
V-2155-B-5 ∴Runout hand-etched Side 2
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Vinyl pressings
Crashes
by The Records · 1980
13 pressings11 countriesRock & RollPop RockPower PopRock
Crashes was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Crashes
13 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 11 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VA 13140
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SP - Specialty Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-VA-804495-SPMatrix Side A
ST-VA-804496-SPMatrix Side B
0-15M3- ST-VA-804495-F @tGP wov - TO GEORGE FROM VIRGIN USARunout Side A, Etched
0-15M3-1 ST-VA-804496-F @tGP SPRunout Side B, Etched
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VA 13140
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · AR - Allied Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-VA-804495-ARMatrix Side A
ST-VA-804496-ARMatrix Side B
B-15138-1✓ST-VA-804495-F @tGP AL WGP- TO GEORGE FROM VIRGIN USARunout Side A, Etched
B-15139 ST-VA-804496-F @tGP ALRunout Side B, Etched
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Virgin L 37267
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2155
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V-2155-AS 1 SnB-Al QRunout side A, variant 1
V-2155-BS 1 SnB-Al QRunout side B, variant 1
V-2155-AS 2 SnB-Al QRunout side A, variant 2
V-2155-BS 2 SnB-Al QRunout side B, variant 2
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 2473 805
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Virgin L 37267First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Virgin V 2155First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Virgin 2473 805First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Virgin 202 148 / Virgin 202 148-320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Virgin VIP-6960First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Virgin VIP-6960First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Virgin 202 148-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Virgin V2155First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Portugal | Virgin VV 33049 YFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Sweden | Virgin V-2155 / Virgin V2155First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Virgin V 2155First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Virgin VA 13140First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Virgin VA 13140First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Rumour Sets The Woods Alight3:02
- A2Hearts In Her Eyes3:20
- A3Don't Remember Your Name3:35
- A4Man With A Girlproof Heart2:46
- A5The Same Mistakes4:15
- B1Girl In Golden Disc3:43
- B2Spent A Week With You Last Night3:10
- B3Hearts Will Be Broken3:45
- B4The Worriers3:25
- B5Guitars In The Sky4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crashes are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Crashes are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Crashes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Virgin V 2155.
How do I tell if my copy of Crashes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2155, VA 13140, L 37267, 2473 805) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V-2155-A-5 WHAT NOW ? and V-2155-B-5 ∴. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Crashes 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.
