UK
September 22, 1978- Label and catalog number
- City Records NIK 5
- Format
- 7" · Orange
- Runout / matrix
"FOR STRONGER PAIN RELIEF" NIK 5 A2Runout side A
"KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN" NIK 5 B2Runout side B
NIK5ALabel side A
NIK5BLabel side B
UK SubsC.I.D.
Vinyl pressings
C.I.D.
by UK Subs · 1978
15 pressings3 countriesPunkRock
C.I.D. was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 C.I.D.
5 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
UK
September 22, 1978- Label and catalog number
- City Records NIK 5
- Format
- 7" · Red
- Runout / matrix
"FOR STRONGER PAIN RELIEF" NIK 5 A2Runout side A
"KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN" NIK 5 B2Runout side B
NIK5ALabel side A
NIK5BLabel side B
UK
September 22, 1978- Label and catalog number
- City Records NIK 5
- Format
- 7" · Olive Green
- Runout / matrix
"FOR STRONGER PAIN RELIEF" NIK 5 A2Runout side A
"KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN" NIK 5 B2Runout side B
NIK5ALabel side A
NIK5BLabel side B
UK
September 22, 1978- Label and catalog number
- City Records NIK 5
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
"FOR STRONGER PAIN RELIEF" NIK 5 A2Runout side A
"KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN" NIK 5 B2Runout side B
NIK5ALabel side A
NIK5BLabel side B
UK
September 22, 1978- Label and catalog number
- City Records NIK 5
- Format
- 7" · Yellow
- Runout / matrix
"FOR STRONGER PAIN RELIEF" NIK 5 A2Runout side A
"KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN" NIK 5 B2Runout side B
NIK5ALabel side A
NIK5BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | UK | City Records NIK 57", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| 1978 | UK | City Records NIK 57", Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | UK | City Records NIK 57", Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | UK | City Records NIK 57", Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | UK | City Records NIK 5First year7" · Colored vinyl | 7" · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | UK | City Records NIK 57", Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | UK | City Records NIK 5First year7" · Colored vinyl | 7" · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | UK | City Records NIK 5First year7" · Colored vinyl | 7" · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | UK | City Records NIK 5First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | City Records NIK 5First year7" · Colored vinyl | 7" · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | UK | Pinnacle Records PIN 22 / City Records PIN 227", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Pinnacle Records PIN 22 / City Records PIN 227", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Pinnacle Records PIN 22 / City Records PIN 227", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | UK & US | Chase The Ace Records CTA 7004 / Pirates Press Records PPR0197", Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | 7", Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 2008 | US | Chase The Ace Records CTA 7004 / Pirates Press Records PPR0197", Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AC.I.D.
- B1Live In A Car
- B2B.1.C.
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of C.I.D. are there?
15 vinyl pressings of C.I.D. are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1978 and 2008.
When was C.I.D. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK. One of them is City Records NIK 5, released September 22, 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of C.I.D. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NIK 5) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, "FOR STRONGER PAIN RELIEF" NIK 5 A2 and "KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN" NIK 5 B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is C.I.D. 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.
