France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49.823
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Ʈ 49813 A 2Runout side A, etched
Ʈ 49813 ̶A̶B 2Runout side B, etched
49.823/1Label side A
49.823/2Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Musique Magique / Crazy Music
by Ottawan · 1981
20 pressings14 countriesChansonDiscoElectronicPop
Musique Magique / Crazy Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Musique Magique / Crazy Music
17 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 12 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.
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8.127
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
◯ [Logo SNA] Ʈ 8127 ARunout side A
◯ [Logo SNA] Ʈ 8127 ARunout side B
8.127/1Label side A
8.127/2Label side B
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49.823
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
[SNA logo] Ʈ 49813 ARunout side A
[SNA logo] Ʈ 49813 ̶A̶ BRunout side B
49.823/1Label side A
49.823/2Label side B
Germany
September 1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 2044 209Carrere CAR 2073
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2044 209 S1 32 0 E 1Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
2044 209 S2 32 0 2 LRunout side B, stamped, variant 1
2044 209 S1 32 0 1 ARunout side A, stamped, variant 2
2044 209 S1 32 0 1 ARunout side B, stamped, variant 2
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 104044
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
104044AEtched Side A
104044BEtched Side B
Austria
1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 2044 209Carrere CAR 2073
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2044 209 S1 32 0 2 24Runout A, stamped
2044 209 S2 32 0 2 24Runout B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Carrere 104044First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Austria | Carrere 2044 209 / Carrere CAR 2073First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Canada | Carrere DK-5007First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | France | Carrere 49.823First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | France | Carrere 8.127First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | France | Carrere 49.823First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Carrere 2141 415First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Madagascar | Carrere 49 823First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Carrere 104044First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Peru | Mag 4243First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Portugal | Carrere 6031 196First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Carrere 6C 006-64605 / Carrere 1A 006-64605First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Carrere 6C 006-64605 / Carrere 1A 006-64605First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | South Africa | Carrere CRE 2009First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Spain | Carrere CAR 0027First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMusique Magique5:25
- BCrazy Music5:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Musique Magique / Crazy Music are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Musique Magique / Crazy Music are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1981 and 1983.
When was Musique Magique / Crazy Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, Germany, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is Carrere 49.823.
How do I tell if my copy of Musique Magique / Crazy Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49.823, 8.127, 2044 209, 104044) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Ʈ 49813 A 2 and Ʈ 49813 ̶A̶B 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Musique Magique / Crazy Music 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.
