UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PCSD 118Parlophone PCSDS 118
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Red
- Runout / matrix
PcSDS 118AA side
PCSDS 118BB side
W.A.S.P.The Crimson Idol
Vinyl pressings
The Crimson Idol
by W.A.S.P. · 1992
14 pressings10 countriesHeavy MetalRock
The Crimson Idol was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 The Crimson Idol
9 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PCSD 118Parlophone 7994431
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PCSD 118 A - 3 - 1 -1
PCSD 118 B - 5 - 1 - 1
Brazil
1992- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 799443 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
799 443 1 01 P1992Side A
799 443 2 01 P1992Side B
Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 79 9443 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
7994431 A1
7994431 B1
Greece
1992- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PCSD 118EMI 7994431
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
7994431 ASide A, stamped
7994431 AB FSide B, stamped
Italy
1992- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 64 7994431
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M WASP-EMI-7994431-A-1-20-5-92Runout side A
M WASP-EMI 7994431-B-1-20-5-92Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Brazil | Parlophone 799443 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Europe | Parlophone 79 9443 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Greece | Parlophone PCSD 118 / EMI 7994431First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Italy | Parlophone 64 7994431First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Portugal | EMI 0 777 7 99443 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | South Korea | Parlophone PCSD 118 / Parlophone EKPL-0246First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Spain | EMI 072 79 9443 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | UK | Parlophone PCSD 118 / Parlophone PCSDS 118First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1992 | UK | Parlophone PCSD 118 / Parlophone 7994431First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Germany | Madfish SMALP1002LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition · Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Germany | Madfish SMALP1002LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition · Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | UK, Europe & US | Madfish SMALP1067LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Madfish SMALP1255LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2026 | Europe | Madfish SMALP1255LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1The Titanic Overture3:23
- A2The Invisible Boy4:04
- A3Arena Of Pleasure4:06
- A4Chainsaw Charlie7:36
- A5The Gypsy Meets The Boy4:08
- A6Doctor Rockter3:43
- B1I Am One4:27
- B2The Idol5:20
- B3Hold On To My Heart4:14
- B4The Great Misconceptions Of Me9:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Crimson Idol are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Crimson Idol are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1992 and 2026.
When was The Crimson Idol first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, Brazil, Europe, Greece and more. One of them is Parlophone PCSD 118.
How do I tell if my copy of The Crimson Idol is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PCSD 118, 799443 1, 79 9443 1, 64 7994431) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PcSDS 118A and PCSDS 118B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Crimson Idol 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.
