UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLRT 114
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition
Naughty By NatureCraziest
Vinyl pressings
Craziest
by Naughty By Nature · 1995
10 pressings4 countriesHip Hop
Craziest 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 Craziest
9 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
1995- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLRT 114
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition · clear/orange marble vinyl
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLRT 114
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BLR.T.114 A1That Side Runout Hand Etchings
BLR.T.114 B1This Side Runout Hand Etchings
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 670
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
TB-670-1-A 1-1 Herbie Jr :v) [SRC logo]Side A runout
TB-670-1-B 1-1 Herbie Jr :v) [SRC logo]Side B runout
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 670B
- Format
- 12"
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 666
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
(SRC) TB-0666-1-ASide A runout, variant 1
Herbie Jr "CRAZY FAT"Side A runout, variant 1
(SRC) TB-0666-1-B 1-2Side B runout, variant 1
Herbie JrSide B runout, variant 1
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.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | France | Tommy Boy 579 233-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | Germany | EastWest 0630-10326-0 / Tommy Boy 0630-10326-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Big Life BLRT 114First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1995 | UK | Big Life BLRT 114First year12", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1995 | UK | Big Life BLRT 114First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | US | Tommy Boy TB 670First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | US | Tommy Boy TB 666First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | US | Tommy Boy TB 670First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | US | Tommy Boy TB 670BFirst year12" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Tommy Boy TB 6707", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Craziest (Raw Party Version)
- A2Craziest (Crazy C Remix - Street Version)
- A3Craziest (Crazy C Remix - Instrumental Radio)
- B1Holdin Fort (Remix)
- B2Craziest (Salaam Remi Main Mix)
- B3Craziest (Acapella)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Craziest are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Craziest are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Craziest first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in UK, US, France, Germany. One of them is Big Life BLRT 114.
How do I tell if my copy of Craziest is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLRT 114, TB 670, TB 670B, TB 666) 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 Craziest 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.
