UK
June 1969- Label and catalog number
- Roulette RO 507
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Crystal Blue Persuasion
by Tommy James & The Shondells · 1969
26 pressings16 countriesSoft RockRock
Crystal Blue Persuasion 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 Crystal Blue Persuasion
24 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 15 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
May 1969- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-7050
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
19569-B3A RA-side runout etched, R stamped, variant 1
19570-A7C RB-side runout etched, R stamped, variant 1
19569-3-A1 RA-side runout etched, R stamped, variant 2
19570-4-A1 RB-side runout etched, R stamped, variant 2
US
May 1969- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-7050
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
19569-2 Λ1 IA side runout variant 1
19570-2 Λ2 IB side runout variant 1
19569-1 Λ2 IA side runout variant 2
19570-1 Λ2 IB side runout variant 2
US
May 1969- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-7050
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
19569- HA-Side runout
19570 HB-Side runout
19569Side A label
19570Side B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Pocket Disc M-373Roulette 7050P
- Format
- Flexi-disc, 4", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M-373AScribed in runout side A
M-373BScribed in runout side B
19569Label A
19570Label B
US
May 1969- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-7050
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
19569- HA-Side Runout, Etched
19570 HB-Side Runout, Etched
19569A-Side Label
19570B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Roulette R-8814First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Brazil | RGE C.S-70.372First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Roulette R 7050First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Roulette 45. VR.195056 / Roulette 45 VR. 195056First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Roulette 45. VR.195056 / Roulette 45 VR. 195056First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Roulette DV 14902First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | India | Stateside ESS.108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | Roulette R 7807First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | Roulette R 7807First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Jamaica | Roulette R 7050First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Japan | Roulette RF-1020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Roulette R 7050First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Roulette R 7050First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1969 | South Africa | Roulette TOS 549First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Spain | Columbia MO 687First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Goldies 45 D-24827", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Turkey | Stateside TSS 40347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACrystal Blue Persuasion
- BI'm Alive
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crystal Blue Persuasion are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Crystal Blue Persuasion are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1969 and 1973.
When was Crystal Blue Persuasion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Roulette RO 507, released June 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Crystal Blue Persuasion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RO 507, R-7050, M-373, R-8814) 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 Crystal Blue Persuasion 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.
