UK
May 29, 1995- Label and catalog number
- Epic 662127 6Epic 01-662127-20
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
01 662127 20 1A1 ASide A runout stamped
01 662127 20 1B1 ASide B runout stamped
Vinyl pressings
Scream / Childhood (Theme From "Free Willy 2")
by Michael Jackson · 1995
16 pressings4 countriesContemporary R&BNew Jack SwingHouseBallad
Scream was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Scream
15 pressings came out in 1995, 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.
UK
May 29, 1995- Label and catalog number
- Epic 662127 7Epic 01-662127-04
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Solid Centre, Poster Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
01 662127 04 1A1 AEtching Side A
01 662127 04 1B1 AEtching Side B
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Epic 662127 8
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
01 662127 21 1A1Side A runout stamped
01 662127 21 1B1Side B runout stamped
662127 8ASide A label
662127 8BSide B label
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49 78001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XSS 78001Inner Label
XSS 78001A-1D 1Club Side
XSS 78001-1B 1Street Side
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34 78000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 78000A-1ASide A runout etched
ZSS 78000B-1ASide B runout etched
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49 78001MJJ Productions 49 78001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XSS 78001A-1A - 1AClub Side - Variant 1
XSS 78001-1BStreet Side - Variant 1
XSS 78001A-1D 1Club Side - Variant 2
XSS 78001B-1B 1Street Side - Variant 2
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.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Europe | Epic 662022 6 / Epic EPC 662022 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Europe | Epic 662022 8 / Epic EPC 662022 8First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | Europe | Epic 662022 7 / Epic EPC 662022 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1995 | Europe | Epic 662022 6 / Epic EPC 662022 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1995 | Europe | Epic 662022 7 / Epic EPC 662022 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1995 | Europe | Epic 662022 7 / Epic EPC 662022 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1995 | South Korea | Sony Music SVD-07First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Epic 662127 8First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Epic XPR 2184 / Epic 310992184-20First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1995 | US | Epic 49 78001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1995 | US | Epic EAS 7127 / Epic EAS 7128First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1995 | US | Epic 34 78000First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1995 | US | Epic 49 78001 / MJJ Productions 49 78001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1995 | UK | Epic 662127 6 / Epic 01-662127-20First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Epic 662127 7 / Epic 01-662127-04First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Not On Label (Michael Jackson) CV-00312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Scream (Classic Club Mix)9:00
- A2Scream (Pressurized Dub Pt. 1)10:06
- B1Scream (D.M. R&B Extended Mix)5:34
- B2Scream (Dave "Jam" Hall's Extended Urban Remix)5:09
- B3Scream (Naughty Main Mix)5:42
- B4Scream (Naughty A Cappella)4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Scream are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Scream are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1995 and 2004.
When was Scream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in UK, US, Europe, South Korea. One of them is Epic 662127 6, released May 29, 1995.
How do I tell if my copy of Scream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 662127 6, 662127 7, 662127 8, 49 78001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01 662127 20 1A1 A and 01 662127 20 1B1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Scream 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.
