UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records JET 197
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JET 197 A1Side A etched
JET 197 B1Side B etched
Ozzy OsbourneCrazy Train
Vinyl pressings
Crazy Train
by Ozzy Osbourne · 1980
11 pressings6 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
Crazy Train was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Crazy Train
7 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 3 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records JET 197
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JET 197 A1HE Side 1, variant 1
JET 197 B1HE Side 2, variant 1
JET 197 A1 BRunout, Side A, variant 2
JET 197 B1 ⋀Runout, Side B, variant 2
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records Ltd. JET 197
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records JET 197
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records ES564
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
D MX194192 ES 564-1Side A
D MX194193 ES 564-2Side B
Europe
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records JET 197
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
20-197-1A-1 ARunout side A
20-197-1B-1 ARunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Jet Records ES564First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Australia | Jet Records ES564First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Europe | Jet Records JET 197First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Jet Records JET 197First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Jet Records JET 197First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Jet Records JET 197First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | Jet Records Ltd. JET 197First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Canada | Jet Records ZS6 020797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | US | Jet Records ZS6 020797", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Jet Records ZS6 020797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Israel | Not On Label (Ozzy Osbourne) EP-IL 12412", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- ACrazy Train4:15
- BYou Looking At Me Looking At You4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crazy Train are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Crazy Train are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Crazy Train first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Australia, Europe. One of them is Jet Records JET 197.
How do I tell if my copy of Crazy Train is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JET 197, ES564) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JET 197 A1 and JET 197 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Crazy Train 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.
