US
August 31, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 53205
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-53205-1ASide A
BL-53205-1BSide B
Vinyl pressings
Music Box
by Mariah Carey · 1993
16 pressings9 countriesContemporary R&BGospelBalladVocal
Music Box was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Music Box
8 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 8 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.
South Korea
September 20, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CK-53205Sony CPL-1373
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1993- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 237.016/1-474270
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EL 237.016 AⅠ AL-53205 1-474270 1-1-14Side 1, Runout, Etched
EL 237.016 B 1-474270 (P)1993 BL-53205 1-2-3Side 2, Runout, Etched
Colombia
1993- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 51 474270
- Format
- LP, Album · insert
Europe
1993- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 474270 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
01-474270-20-1A 1Side A runout stamped, variant 1
01-474270-20-1B 1Side B runout stamped, variant 1
01-474270-20-2A 1Side A runout stamped, variant 2
01-474270-20-2B 1Side B runout stamped, variant 2
Jamaica
1993- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 474270
- 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 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Brazil | Columbia 237.016/1-474270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Colombia | Columbia 51 474270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Europe | Columbia 474270 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Jamaica | Columbia 474270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Spain | CBS/Sony COL 474270 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Zimbabwe | CBS/Sony COL 3642First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | US | Columbia C 53205First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | South Korea | Columbia CK-53205 / Sony CPL-1373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Columbia 19439776381 / Legacy 19439776381LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2020 | US | Columbia 19439798451 / Legacy 19439798451LP, Album, Club Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Numbered, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Numbered, Club edition |
| 2020 | US | Columbia 19439776381 / Legacy 19439776381LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2020 | US | Sony Music 194397984514 / Legacy 194397984514LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Club edition |
| 2023 | US | Columbia 19439798451 / Legacy 19439798451LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Club edition |
| 2024 | Europe | Columbia 19658804881 / Legacy 19658804881LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue |
| 2024 | US | Columbia 19658804881 / Legacy 19658804881LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue |
| 2024 | Japan | Sony Records Int'l SIJP 158LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Dreamlover3:53
- A2Hero4:19
- A3Anytime You Need A Friend4:26
- A4Music Box4:57
- A5Now That I Know4:19
- B1Never Forget You3:46
- B2Without You3:36
- B3Just To Hold You Once Again3:59
- B4I've Been Thinking About You4:48
- B5All I've Ever Wanted3:52
- B6Everything Fades Away5:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Music Box are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Music Box are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1993 and 2024.
When was Music Box first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in US, South Korea, Brazil, Colombia and more. One of them is Columbia C 53205, released August 31, 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Music Box is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C 53205, CK-53205, 237.016/1-474270, 51 474270) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-53205-1A and BL-53205-1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Music Box 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.
