UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 01 665019 00
- Format
- 7", Single, Jukebox, White Label
- Runout / matrix
01 665019 00 1A1Side A
01 665019 00 1B1Side B
Mariah CareyHoney
Vinyl pressings
Honey
by Mariah Carey · 1997
10 pressings4 countriesContemporary R&BPop RapHip HopFunk / Soul
Honey was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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
8 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 4 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
1997- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44X 78665
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 78701A-1ASide A runout groove hand etched
XSS 78701 B-1A RJSide AA runout groove hand etched
XSS 78702A-1ASide B runout groove hand etched
XSS 78702B-1ASide BB runout groove hand etched
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-78648
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 78648A-1AA-Side Runout Etching
ZSS 78648B-1AB-Side Runout Etching
ZSS 78648AA-Side Label
ZSS 78648BB-Side Label
UK
August 25, 1997- Label and catalog number
- Columbia XPR 2362Columbia XPR_2362
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
31 2362 20 1A1Runout side A
31 2362 20 1B1Runout side B
31 2362 20 1A1
31 2362 20 1B1
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Columbia XPR 2367Columbia XPR_2367
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
31 2367 20 2A1Runout side A
31 2367 20 2B1Runout side B
31 2367 20 1C1Runout side C
31 2367 20 1D1Runout side D
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CAS 3311
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 3311AA-Side Label
XSS 3311BB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Europe | Columbia 664781 6 / Columbia COL 664781 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Jamaica | Columbia 38-78648First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1997 | UK | Columbia XPR 2367 / Columbia XPR_2367First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Columbia 01 665019 00First year7", Single, Jukebox, White Label | 7", Single, Jukebox, White Label |
| 1997 | US | Columbia 44X 78665First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1997 | US | Columbia CAS 3311First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | US | Columbia 38-78648First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1997 | UK | Columbia XPR 2362 / Columbia XPR_2362First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Columbia CAS 332212", EP, Promo · Promo | 12", EP, Promo · Promo |
| 2023 | US | Columbia 19658739831 / Legacy 19658739831LP, EP, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, EP, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- AHoney (Classic Mix)9:05
- BHoney (Morales Club Dub)10:59
- CHoney (Morales Dub)7:34
- DHoney (Mo' Honey Dub)7:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Honey are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Honey are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1997 and 2023.
When was Honey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in UK, US, Europe, Jamaica. One of them is Columbia 01 665019 00.
How do I tell if my copy of Honey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 01 665019 00, 44X 78665, 38-78648, XPR 2362) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01 665019 00 1A1 and 01 665019 00 1B1. 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.
