US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Wondirection 4507WG
- Format
- 12"
Vinyl pressings
The Crown
by Gary Byrd & The G.B. Experience · 1983
36 pressings15 countriesPop RapBoogieHip HopFunk / Soul
The Crown was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Crown
29 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 14 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Wondirection 4507WG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
4507 [4506 crossed out] - WG-A-66689-D-15A 005 BONT Precision MI SF I SMI (EDP)A side runout groove
4507 [4506 crossed out] - WG-B-66689-D1-15A 004 BONT Precision MI SFI SMI (EDP)B side runout groove
4507 [4506 crossed out] - WG-A-66689-D-15A 011 BON T Precision MI SF I SMI (EDP)Variant #2 A side runout groove
4507 [4506 crossed out] - WG-B-66689-D1-15B 014 BON T Precision MI SFI SMI (EDP)Variant #2 B side runout groove
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown PR 128
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PR-128-A-66865-D˙66865-DLV ZKLSide A Runout
66865-DLV/66865-DSide A Printed
PR-128-B-66865-DI-15A ZKLSide B Runout
66865-DI
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown PR-128
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PR-128-A-66865-D˙66865-DLV-15A ZKL #13 ATXN PRECISIONSide A Runout [etched]
PR-128-B-66865-DI-15A ZKL #13 ATXN PRECISIONSide B Runout [etched]
66865-DLV/66865-DSide A Label
66865-DISide B Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Wondirection PR-128Wondirection 4507WG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
PR-128-A-66865-D-66865-DLV-15A ZKL PrecisionA-Side Runout
PR-128-B-66865-DI-15A ZKL PrecisionB-Side Runout
66865-DLV/66865-DA-Side Label
66865-DIB-Side Label
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1312
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TMGT 1312 A-1U-1-1 PrecisionSide A runout, variant 1
TMGT 1312 B-2U-1-1 PrecisionSide B runout, variant 1
TMGT 1312 A-2U-1-4̶ -1- Precision 4̶5̶0̶7̶G̶W̶-̶A̶-̶2̶ ̶-̶ ̶①̶Side A runout, variant 2
TMGT 1312 B-1U-1-2- 4̶5̶0̶7̶G̶W̶-̶B̶-̶1̶ ̶-̶ ̶①̶ PrecisionSide B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australasia | Motown 4507 WGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Brazil | Motown 101.8274First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Wondirection MD 4507 / Wondirection MD-4507First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Wondirection MWD 1000XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Motown 310999 / Vogue 310999First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | France | Motown 101817 / Vogue 101817First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Motown HC 3 / Vogue HC 3First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Germany | Motown 999-00-002First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Israel | Motown 4507WG / Wondirection 4507WGFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Italy | Wondirection TMX 895First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Portugal | Motown 4507WGB / PolyGram 4507WGBFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | South Africa | Motown TMS 590-12"First year12", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | South Africa | Motown PRO-TMS 23First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Spain | Motown SPCO -60069First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Spain | Motown SPCO-60069First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | Not On Label WL00112", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2004 | UK | Not On Label MAK 00112", White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | UK | Not On Label GBSW112", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| 2011 | UK | Not On Label CROWN12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AThe Crown (Vocal)10:56
- BThe Crown (Instrumental)10:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Crown are there?
36 vinyl pressings of The Crown are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1983 and 2011.
When was The Crown first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Germany, Australasia and more. One of them is Wondirection 4507WG.
How do I tell if my copy of The Crown is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4507WG, PR 128, PR-128, TMGT 1312) 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 The Crown 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.