US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Essex Records 321
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
E321X45ARunout A
E321X45BRunout B
E-321-ALabel A
E-321-BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
Crazy Man, Crazy
by Bill Haley And His Comets · 1953
23 pressings6 countriesRock & RollRockabillyRock
Crazy Man, Crazy was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Crazy Man, Crazy
12 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 3 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Essex Records 321
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E321ASide A runout, stamped
E 321 BSide B runout, stamped
E-321-ASide A label
E-321-BSide B label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Essex Records 321
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E321X45A-2 8Runout Side A variant 1
E321X45B-1 8Runout Side B variant 1
E321X45ARunout Side A variant 2
E321X45BRunout Side B variant 2
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Trans-World 321
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E-321-ALabel side A
E-321-BLabel side B
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Essex Records 321
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
E321X45AA Side Stamped
E321X45BB Side Stamped
E-321-AA Side Label
E-321-BB Side Label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Essex Records 321
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E321ASide A Stamped
E 321 BSide B Stamped
E-321-ASide A Label
E-321-BSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Canada | Quality 1120First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Canada | Quality K1120First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | UK | London Records L. 1190First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Essex Records 321First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Essex Records 321First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Essex Records 321First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Trans-World 321First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | Essex Records 321First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Essex Records 321First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Essex Records 321First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Essex Records 321First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Essex Records 321First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | Germany | Decca F 43 676Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Germany | Decca MF 38129Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | London American Recordings HL.1190Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca F 43 676Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | India | London American Recordings L. 1190Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | London American Recordings HL.1190Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Essex Records 3217", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Essex Records 32110", 78 RPM, Repress | 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ACrazy Man, Crazy
- BWhatcha Gonna Do
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crazy Man, Crazy are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Crazy Man, Crazy are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1953 and 1957.
When was Crazy Man, Crazy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Essex Records 321.
How do I tell if my copy of Crazy Man, Crazy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 321, L. 1190, 1120, K1120) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E321X45A and E321X45B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Crazy Man, Crazy 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.
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