Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4395
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP-4689-M1 ̶M̶R̶ Can ∆18019 GINO ASide A runout
A&M SP-4690-M1 ̶M̶R̶ Can ∆18019-X GINO BSide B runout
SP-4689Side A label
SP-4690Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Crazy Life
by Gino Vannelli · 1973
24 pressings9 countriesJazz-RockSynth-popFusionElectronic
Crazy Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Life
16 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-69811
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4395
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GINO A A+M SP-4689-M1 Can △18019A runout etched
GINO B A+M SP-4690-M1 Can △18019-XB runout etched
MR (in circle)A B runout stamped, scratched out
SP-4689A label matrix
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4395
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4395
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64395
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4395First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | A&M Records SP-69811First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4395First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4395First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4395First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Mexico | A&M Records SLAM-065First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Portugal | A&M Records PPSP 4395First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Spain | A&M Records 82 247-IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64395First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records SP-4395First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records LP-4395First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records SP 4395First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records SP-4395First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records SP3139First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records SP 4395First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP-4395LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | A&M Records AMLH 64395 / A&M Records 394395-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | A&M Records SP-4395 / A&M Records 89072 XOTLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | A&M Records SP-4395LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Crazy Life2:51
- A2Hollywood Holiday2:57
- A3There's No Time2:56
- A4Fling Of Mine2:20
- A5Granny Goodbye2:21
- B1Great Lake Canoe2:52
- B2Cherizar3:05
- B3One Woman Lover2:26
- B4Piano Song1:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crazy Life are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Crazy Life are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1973 and 1975.
When was Crazy Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Canada, UK, US, Mexico and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-4395.
How do I tell if my copy of Crazy Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-4395, SP-69811, AMLH 64395, SP 4395) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A&M SP-4689-M1 ̶M̶R̶ Can ∆18019 GINO A and A&M SP-4690-M1 ̶M̶R̶ Can ∆18019-X GINO B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Crazy Life 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.
