UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 44038
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
The BoysCrazy
Vinyl pressings
Crazy
by The Boys · 1990
16 pressings6 countriesNew Jack SwingContemporary R&BHip HopFunk / Soul
Crazy was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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
15 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 6 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB 44037
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZB 44037 A-1-1-2 DRunout stamped side A
ZB 44037 B-1-1- DRunout stamped side B
ZB 44037-A‡Label side A
ZB 44037-B‡Label side B
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-4730
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown 924
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOTS7-924
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MC-32590-RE-SSI STERLING ⧈-G-⧈A side runout
MC-32589-RE-SS2 ☆STERLING ⧈-G-⧈B side runout
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-4730
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MOT-10170-SS1 ⧈-G-⧈ STERLING 2Side A runout
MOT-10171-SS1 ⧈-G-⧈ STERLING 1Side B runout
MOT 10170Side A label
MOT 10171Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Motown MOT 4730 / BMG Arista / Ariola Limited MOT 4730First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Motown MOTS7-924First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Motown MOTS7 924First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Motown ZT 43800First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Motown ZT 44038First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Motown ZB 44037First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Motown ZB 44037DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Motown ZT 44038DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Motown ZB441337", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 1990 | UK & Europe | Motown ZB43799First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | Motown L33-18316First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Motown MOT-4730First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | Motown L33-18423First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Motown 924First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | US | Motown MOTS7-924First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Crazy (Radio Edit)4:02
- A2Crazy (12" Mix)6:47
- B1Crazy (Radio Mix)4:15
- B2Crazy (Dub Mix)5:15
- B3Crazy (Instrumental)4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crazy are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Crazy are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Crazy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is Motown ZT 44038.
How do I tell if my copy of Crazy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZT 44038, ZB 44037, MOT-4730, 924) 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 Crazy 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.
