The RutsThe Crack

Label:

Virgin – V 2132

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album

Country:

UK

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Punk

Tracklist

A1 Babylon's Burning 2:34
A2 Dope For Guns 2:11
A3 S.U.S.
Backing VocalsMannah*
3:48
A4 Something That I Said 3:52
A5 You're Just A... 2:54
A6 It Was Cold
Synthesizer [Special Synthesizer Effects]Mick Glossop
6:49
B1 Savage Circle 3:05
B2 Jah War
Backing VocalsPocky*
Organ [Occasional Organ]Paul Fox (7)
Piano [Skanking Steinway]Segs
6:54
B3 Criminal Mind
Backing VocalsMannah*
1:35
B4 Back Biter 3:02
B5 Out Of Order 1:58
B6 Human Punk 4:26

Companies, etc.

  • Recorded AtThe Town House
  • Recorded AtMarquee Club
  • Lacquer Cut AtStrawberry Mastering
  • Pressed ByCBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Virgin Records Ltd.
  • Published ByVirgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.

Credits

  • Bass Guitar, Backing VocalsSegs
  • Cover [Cover Concept]The Ruts
  • DesignHothouse (2)
  • Drums, Backing Vocals, PercussionDave Ruffy*
  • Engineer [Assistant]Tony George
  • Guitar, Backing VocalsPaul Fox (7)
  • Mixed By, EngineerMick Glossop
  • Painting [Front Cover Painting]John Howard*
  • Producer, Arranged ByThe Ruts
  • SaxophoneGarry Barnacle*
  • Tape OpGeorge (Chappie) Chambers*
  • TrumpetLuke Tunney
  • VocalsMalcolm Owen
  • Written-ByMannah* (tracks: A3)

Notes

Recorded at The Town House, except "Human Punk" recorded live at The Marquee, 19th July 1979.
This version cut at Strawberry Mastering (there is a similar version cut at The Town House).

Published by Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd
℗ 1979 Virgin Records Ltd

Side A, white label with Ruts in black over red triangle.
Side B, black label with Ruts in white over red triangle.

Some copies issued with Ruts logo "V2132 3.99 DON'T PAY MORE" hype sticker.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A etched, STRAWBERRY stamped, variant 1): V-2132-A6 STRAWBERRY GRIN AND BARE IT FOR (US scratched out) YOU ∴
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B etched, STRAWBERRY stamped, variant 1): V-2132-B4 IF YOULL GRIN AND BEAR IT FOR US STRAWBERRY ∴
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A etched, STRAWBERRY stamped, variant 2): V 2132 A6 STRAWBERRY WELL GRIN AND BARE IT FOR (US scratched out) YOU
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B etched, STRAWBERRY stamped, variant 2): V-2132- B5 IF YOULL GRIN AND BEAR IT FOR US STRAWBERRY
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A etched, STRAWBERRY stamped, variant 3): V-2132-A6 STRAWBERRY WELL GRIN AND BARE IT FOR US (scratched out) YOU ∴
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B etched, STRAWBERRY stamped, variant 3): V-2132-B4 IF YOULL GRIN AND BEAR IT FOR US ∴ STRAWBERRY
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A etched, STRAWBERRY stamped, variant 4): V-2132-A7 STRAWBERRY WELL GRIN AND BARE IT FOR US YOU! ∴
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B etched, STRAWBERRY stamped, variant 4): V-2132-B5 IF YOULL GRIN AND BEAR IT FOR US! ∴ STRAWBERRY

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The Crack (LP, Album) Virgin V 2132 UK 1979
The Crack (LP, Album, Stereo) Virgin 200 988-270, 200 988 1979
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The Crack (LP, Album) Virgin International VI 2132 US 1979
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The Crack (LP, Album) Virgin 2933 791 1979

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  • hefeman's avatar
    hefeman
    Solid mastering and pressing. Tasty low end. Import bought in the US on release.
    • subtle70's avatar
      subtle70
      Brilliant album beautifully mastered and pressed, this first UK press is definitely the way to go.

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