Peru
1969- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records 005010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Tommy James & The ShondellsCrimson And Clover / Crystal Blue Persuasion
Vinyl pressings
Crimson And Clover / Crystal Blue Persuasion
by Tommy James & The Shondells · 1969
10 pressings4 countriesRock & RollPop RockPsychedelic RockRock
Crimson And Clover was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Crimson And Clover
1 pressing came out in 1969, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Peru | Tico Records 005010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Peru | Tico Records TIC 0050107", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | UK | Pye International 7N 256787", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Pye International 7N 256787", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Pye International 7N 256787", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Pye International 7N 256787", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | Roulette 100 416 / Roulette 100 416-1007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Pye International 7N 256787", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | Roulette 10567", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Venezuela | Roulette 11.0567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACrimson And Clover5:26
- BCrystal Blue Persuasion4:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crimson And Clover are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Crimson And Clover are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1969 and 1979.
When was Crimson And Clover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Peru. One of them is Tico Records 005010.
How do I tell if my copy of Crimson And Clover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 005010) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Crimson And Clover 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.
