Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184 049
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
184049 A Made in Germany ℗1966 06 ♢KStamped side A
184049 B Made in Germany ℗1966 1 06 ♢K A1Stamped side B
Der Schräge OttoThe Best Of Crazy Otto
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Crazy Otto
by Der Schräge Otto · 1966
10 pressings7 countriesPopFolkWorld& Country
The Best Of Crazy Otto was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Best Of Crazy Otto
4 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184 049
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX154131 184049-1Stamped side A
New Zealand
1966- Label and catalog number
- Rainbow RLP 49919
- Format
- LP, Compilation
New Zealand
1966- Label and catalog number
- Polydor LPHM 84049
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Polydor 184 049First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Polydor 184 049First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Rainbow RLP 49919First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Polydor LPHM 84049First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | UK | Polydor 184 049LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Polydor 2414 072LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | South Africa | Polydor 184049LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Polydor 2486 190LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Rainbow RLP 49919LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 172 002 / Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 172 002LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1In The Mood
- A2Around The World
- A3Don't Fence Me In
- A4Dinah
- A5Mack The Knife
- A6Five Minutes More
- A7Music! Music! Music!
- A8You're Driving Me Crazy
- A9Charmaine
- A10My Melancholy Baby
- A11A Crazy Girl
- A12Answer Me
- A13Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter
- A14Ring Dang Doo
- B1Crazy Rhythm
- B2Volare
- B3Paper Doll
- B4Lights Out
- B5Ramona
- B6Whispering
- B7Lady Be Good
- B8Ain't Misbehavin'
- B9Crazy Italiano
- B10Home Town
- B11Glow Worm
- B12Yesterday
- B13Shame And Scandal In The Family
- B14Mr. Tambourine Man
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Crazy Otto are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Crazy Otto are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1966 and 1981.
When was The Best Of Crazy Otto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Germany, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is Polydor 184 049.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Crazy Otto is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 184 049, RLP 49919, LPHM 84049) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 184049 A Made in Germany ℗1966 06 ♢K and 184049 B Made in Germany ℗1966 1 06 ♢K A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Crazy Otto 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.