France
1954- Label and catalog number
- Blue Star BEP 12004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
PART 19969 21Runout side A
PART 19970 21Runout side B
P. 19.969Label side A
P. 19.970Label side B
Lionel Hampton All StarsCrazy Hamp
Vinyl pressings
Crazy Hamp
by Lionel Hampton All Stars · 1954
17 pressings4 countriesJazz
Crazy Hamp was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Hamp
3 pressings came out in 1954, 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- EmArcy EP-1-6066
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
MStamped in runouts
10611Label A
10612Label B
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- EmArcy EP-1-6066
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
EP-1-6066A MA-Side Runout Etching
EP-1-6066B MB-Side Runout Etching
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | France | Blue Star BEP 12004First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | US | EmArcy EP-1-6066First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | US | EmArcy EP-1-6066First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | France | Barclay 12 004 / Barclay BEP 120047", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1959 | France | Barclay 12004 / Barclay BEP 120047", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | France | Barclay 12004 / Barclay BEP 120047", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | France | Barclay 12 004 / Barclay 120047", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1959 | France | Barclay 12 0047", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | Barclay 740437", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1961 | France | Barclay 740437", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1962 | France | Barclay 740437", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1962 | Germany | Ariola 66 140 C / Ariola 66140 C7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Barclay 740437", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Barclay 12004 / Blue Star BEP 120047", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Odeon GEOW 31-10927", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Barclay 12004 / Blue Star BEP 120047", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Netherlands | EmArcy EP-1-60667", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- ACrazy Hamp
- BMezz And The Hamp
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crazy Hamp are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Crazy Hamp are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1954 and 1963.
When was Crazy Hamp first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in France, US. One of them is Blue Star BEP 12004.
How do I tell if my copy of Crazy Hamp is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BEP 12004, EP-1-6066) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PART 19969 21 and PART 19970 21. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Crazy Hamp 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.
