US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-4625
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
The BoysLucky Charm
Vinyl pressings
Lucky Charm
by The Boys · 1988
14 pressings6 countriesFunkContemporary R&BHip HopFunk / Soul
Lucky Charm was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Lucky Charm
8 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-1952
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-4625
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MOT-8550 FDS 3 ◈-P-◈Side 1
MOT-8557 FDS 3 ◈-P-◈ 8551Side 2
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-1952
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MC27529REE FDS-4 Future disc ◈-P-◈
MC27527R FDS-4 ◈-P-◈
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Motown L33-17740
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-1952
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Motown MOT-4625First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Australia | Motown MOT-1952First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Motown L33-17740First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Motown MOT-4625First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Motown MOT-1952First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Motown MOT-4625First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Motown MOT-1952First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Motown MOT-1952First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Motown ZT4268812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | Motown ZB 426877", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Motown ZB 426877" | 7" |
| 1989 | UK | Motown ZT 4268812", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Motown ZB 426877", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Motown ZT 42688DJ12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALucky Charm (Extended Version)5:58
- B1Lucky Charm (Radio Edit)4:18
- B2Lucky Charm (Instrumental)4:18
- B3Lucky Charm (Cussapella)4:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lucky Charm are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Lucky Charm are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Lucky Charm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Australia. One of them is Motown MOT-4625.
How do I tell if my copy of Lucky Charm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MOT-4625, MOT-1952, L33-17740) 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 Lucky Charm 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.
