UK
November 1980- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records JET 12003
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JET 12003 A1Side A
JET 12003 B1Side B
MATT J etched on both sides
Vinyl pressings
Mr Crowley
by Ozzy Osbourne · 1980
17 pressings7 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
Mr Crowley 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 Mr Crowley
7 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 2 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
November 1980- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records JET 12003
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JET 12003 A1Side A Etched
JET 12003 B1Side B Etched
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records JET 7003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JET 7003 A1Side A, variant 1
JET 7003 B1Side B, variant 1
JET 7003 A1 BSide A, variant 2
JET 7003 B1 BSide B, variant 2
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records JET 7003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JET 7003 A1 BRunout, side A
JET 7003 B1 BRunout, side B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records JET 7003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Netherlands
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records JET 12.003
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
11-JET-3-1A-1 ASide A runout, stamped
11-JET-3-1B-1 ASide B runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Netherlands | Jet Records JET 12.003First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Jet Records AS 99-1372First year12", Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1980 | UK | Jet Records JET 7003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Jet Records JET 7003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Jet Records JET 7003First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | Jet Records JET 12003First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Jet Records JET 12003First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Canada | Jet Records ZS5 021827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Europe | Jet Records JET 12.00312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Jet Records JET 12.00312", Maxi-Single, Promo, 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Promo, Picture disc | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo, 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Promo, Picture disc |
| 1982 | Canada | Jet Records 12EXP 3764012", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1982 | Japan | Jet Records 40AP-2483(JT)7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Jet Records 8Z8 37640 / Jet Records 3764012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, EP · Picture disc | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, EP · Picture disc |
| 1982 | US | Jet Records 8Z8 37640 / Jet Records 3764012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, EP · Picture disc | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, EP · Picture disc |
| 1982 | US | Jet Records 8Z8 37640 / Jet Records 3764012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, EP · Picture disc | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, EP · Picture disc |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Israel | Not On Label (Ozzy Osbourne) EP-IL 12112", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AMr Crowley5:02
- B1You Said It All4:07
- B2Suicide Solution4:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr Crowley are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Mr Crowley are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1980 and 1982.
When was Mr Crowley first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Netherlands. One of them is Jet Records JET 12003, released November 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr Crowley is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JET 12003, JET 7003, JET 12.003, AS 99-1372) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JET 12003 A1 and JET 12003 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr Crowley 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.
