US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70432X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YWU-10828-1Side A runout
YWU-10830-1Side B runout
Ralph Marterie And His OrchestraSkokiaan / Crazy 'Bout Lollipop
Vinyl pressings
Skokiaan / Crazy 'Bout Lollipop
by Ralph Marterie And His Orchestra · 1954
15 pressings9 countriesBig BandJazzPop
Skokiaan / Crazy 'Bout Lollipop was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Skokiaan / Crazy 'Bout Lollipop
13 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70432
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70432X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YWU - 10828 - 1A-Side
YWU - 10830 - 1B-Side
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70432
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
YBU-10828-1 ⌂Side A runout machine stamped
YBU-10830-2 ⌂Side B runout machine stamped
YB10828Side A label
YB10830Side B label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70432-X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YW 10828 1F U1Runout side A
YW 10830 1F J1Runout side B
YW10828Label side A
YW10830Label side B
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70432
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
F YBU 10828 1 MSide A runout, variant 1
C YBU 10830 2 MSide B runout, variant 1
A YBU 10828 1 MSide A runout, variant 2
A YBU 10830 MSide B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Canada | Mercury 70432First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | Mercury 70432-X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | France | Mercury MM 10041First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | New Zealand | Mercury M4056First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | South Africa | Trutone THF 1475First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Mercury 70432X45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Mercury 70432First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Mercury 70432X45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Mercury 70432First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Mercury 70432-X45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Mercury 70432First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Jamaica | Mercury R2003First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | Mercury MB. 3156First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Mercury 70432Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 70432Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASkokiaan2:40
- BCrazy 'Bout Lollipop2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Skokiaan / Crazy 'Bout Lollipop are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Skokiaan / Crazy 'Bout Lollipop are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Skokiaan / Crazy 'Bout Lollipop first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, UK, Jamaica, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury 70432X45.
How do I tell if my copy of Skokiaan / Crazy 'Bout Lollipop is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 70432X45, 70432, 70432-X45, MB. 3156) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YWU-10828-1 and YWU-10830-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Skokiaan / Crazy 'Bout Lollipop 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.