Supertramp - Crime Of The Century (Vinyl LP | EU Reissue | 1980)

Supertramp – Crime Of The Century is the British band's third studio album from 1974 and is widely seen as their breakthrough. Rick Davies and Roger Hodgson combine progressive rock with catchy pop rock – from "School" through "Bloody Well Right" and "Dreamer" to the title track. This is the 1980 European half-speed mastered edition from the audiophile "CBS Mastersound" series.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: A&M Records – HAM2 / HSP 3647
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Half-Speed Mastered
• Pressing: EU Reissue (CBS Mastersound series)
• Country: Europe
• Year: 1980 (original: 1974)
• Genre: Progressive Rock, Pop Rock, Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+ (light corner and shelf wear)
• Note: no inner sleeve

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. School (5:35)
2. Bloody Well Right (4:26)
3. Hide In Your Shell (6:52)
4. Asylum (6:30)

Side B

1. Dreamer (3:33)
2. Rudy (7:18)
3. If Everyone Was Listening (4:01)
4. Crime Of The Century (5:30)

Personnel

Rick Davies (vocals, keyboards), Roger Hodgson (vocals, guitars, keyboards), John Helliwell (saxophone, clarinet), Dougie Thomson (bass), Bob C. Benberg (drums). Produced by Ken Scott and Supertramp; recorded in 1974 at Trident Studios, London, among others.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No – this is the 1980 audiophile reissue. The original came out on A&M in 1974.

What does "half-speed mastered" mean?
The tape and the cutting lathe run at half speed while the lacquer is cut. This allows a more precise cut, which is why collectors value these pressings for their detail. You can identify this edition by the "HAM-2" matrix in the run-out groove.

What do media NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
NM- means near mint with barely visible marks; VG+ for the sleeve means light wear, here on corners and edges. More on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more progressive rock?
Yes – browse our Progressive Rock collection.