US
2007- Label and catalog number
- Universal Motown B0010585-11
- Format
- 12"
Erykah BaduHoney
Vinyl pressings
Honey
by Erykah Badu · 2007
11 pressings4 countriesFunk / SoulHip Hop
Honey was first pressed on vinyl in 2007. 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 Honey
4 pressings came out in 2007, the album's first year, in 2 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
2007- Label and catalog number
- Universal Motown UNIR 21970-1
- Format
- 12"
Europe
2007- Label and catalog number
- Universal Motown 1765473Universal Records 1765473
- Format
- 7", Single
Europe
2007- Label and catalog number
- Universal Motown EBHONEYVP1
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EBHONEYVP1-A- N4WEED 69864 1ASide A
EBHONEYVP1-B- 69864 1BSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Europe | Universal Motown 1765473 / Universal Records 1765473First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 2007 | Europe | Universal Motown EBHONEYVP1First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2007 | US | Universal Motown B0010585-11First year12" | 12" |
| 2007 | US | Universal Motown UNIR 21970-1First year12" | 12" |
| 2008 | Europe | Not On Label (Erykah Badu) Day 17", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2008 | UK | Motown HONEY1212", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2008 | UK | RawHouse Records RAW 00712", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Not On Label (Erykah Badu) GUHONEY-112", Unofficial Release, Single Sided, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided, White Label · Unofficial |
| 2010 | US | Prescription Classic Recordings PCR0612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2014 | Japan | Gingerbread Records Honey 0017", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Partially Unofficial · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Partially Unofficial · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Not On Label (Erykah Badu) GUHONEY-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Honey4:32
- A2Honey (Instrumental)4:32
- BHoney (Acapella)4:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Honey are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Honey are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2007 and 2024.
When was Honey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2007, in US, Europe. One of them is Universal Motown B0010585-11.
How do I tell if my copy of Honey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B0010585-11, UNIR 21970-1, 1765473, EBHONEYVP1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Honey 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.
