US
December 1, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Sun 259
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Jerry Lee LewisCrazy Arms
Vinyl pressings
Crazy Arms
by Jerry Lee Lewis · 1956
13 pressings2 countriesRock & RollRockabillyRock
Crazy Arms was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Arms
10 pressings came out in 1956, 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
December 1, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Sun 259
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
December 1, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Sun 259
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
U-229Label A-Side
U-230Label B-Side
US
December 1, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Sun 259
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-u-229Side A runout
U-229Side A label
U-230Side B label
US
December 1, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Sun 259
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-U-229Side A runout
U-230Side B runout
U-229Side A label
U-230Side B label
US
December 1, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Sun 259
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | Quality K1590First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Sun 259First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Sun 259First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Sun 259First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Sun 259First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Sun 259First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Sun 259First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Sun 259First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Sun 259First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Sun 259First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | US | Sun SUN 147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | Sun SUN 147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Sun 147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACrazy Arms
- BEnd Of The Road
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crazy Arms are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Crazy Arms are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1956 and 2014.
When was Crazy Arms first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Canada. One of them is Sun 259, released December 1, 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Crazy Arms is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 259, K1590) 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 Crazy Arms 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.
