US
April 1958- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJLP-1001
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
HO9P-1482-2 I A1 57670Side A runout
HO9P 1483 1 57671 I A1 WSSide B runout
The El DoradosCrazy Little Mama
Vinyl pressings
Crazy Little Mama
by The El Dorados · 1958
10 pressings4 countriesDoo WopRhythm & BluesRockBlues
Crazy Little Mama was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Little Mama
1 pressing came out in 1958, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP-1001First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Top Rank International TEENAGE 2803LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP-1001LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP-1001LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | Vee Jay Records ULS-1890-JYLP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | Vee Jay Records ULS-1890-JYLP, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP-1001LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1980 | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP-1001LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | Germany | Strand 6.24972 AS / Strand 6.24 972LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Vee Jay Records 20YB-2058LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1At My Front Door
- A2Now That You've Gone
- A3Rock 'N' Rolls For Me
- A4A Fallen Tear
- A5Up On The Mountain
- A6There In The Night
- B1I'll Be Forever Loving You
- B2My Loving Baby
- B3Annie's Answer
- B4I Began To Realize
- B5Caddy Bo
- B6Baby I Need You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crazy Little Mama are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Crazy Little Mama are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 1987.
When was Crazy Little Mama first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Vee Jay Records VJLP-1001, released April 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Crazy Little Mama is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VJLP-1001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HO9P-1482-2 I A1 57670 and HO9P 1483 1 57671 I A1 WS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Crazy Little Mama 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.