UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 474
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
A Crazy Steal
by The Hollies · 1977
16 pressings8 countriesPop RockBalladRockPop
A Crazy Steal was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 A Crazy Steal
8 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35334
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman
- Runout / matrix
P AL 35334-1A A PNSide 1 Stamped (P faint, second A, PN etched)
P BL 35334-1A PNSide 2 Stamped (P faint, PN etched)
AL 35334A-Side label
BL 35334B-Side label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35334
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 35334-1B T1 O (sideways) A [SCRATCH OUT]Side 1 Stamped (T1 Etched)
BL 35334-1B T1 O A 10Side 2 Stamped (T1, 10 Etched)
AL 35334-1B T1 0 (sideways) A[SCRATCH OUT] A11Side 1, stamped except T1 and 11 etched, Variant 1
BL 35334-1B C2 0 T1Side 2, stamped except T1 and 2 etched, Variant 1
Canada
November 1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PES 90444
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
90444-A-1A-2G,H,Z,A oA-Side runout
90444-B-1A-2GH oB-Side runout
90444-AA-Side label
90444-BB-Side label
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Summit Records Australia SCD499 014Concorde SCD499 014
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX195259Side A label
MX195260Side B label
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Rainbow RDL 1563
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Summit Records Australia SCD499 014 / Concorde SCD499 014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Australia | Rainbow RDL 1563First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2417 114First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Parlophone PCS 6131First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2383 474First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Epic JE 35334First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Epic JE 35334First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Columbia PES 90444First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Australia | Polydor 2907 042LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Polydor 2383 474LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2383 474LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35334LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35334Album, LP | Album, LP |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35334LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35334LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Epic PE 35334LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Writing On The Wall
- A2What Am I Gonna Do
- A3Let It Pour
- A4Burn Out
- A5Hello To Romance
- B1Amnesty
- B2Caracas
- B3Boulder To Birmingham
- B4Clown Service
- B5Feet On The Ground
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Crazy Steal are there?
16 vinyl pressings of A Crazy Steal are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was A Crazy Steal first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 2383 474.
How do I tell if my copy of A Crazy Steal is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2383 474, JE 35334, PES 90444, SCD499 014) 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 A Crazy Steal 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.
