UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Word Of Mouth U CREEP
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
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Vinyl pressings
Creep
by TLC · 1994
12 pressings3 countriesPop RapContemporary R&BHip HopFunk / Soul
Creep was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Creep
7 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 3 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
1994- Label and catalog number
- Arista 74321 254211LaFace Records 74321 254211
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- LaFace Records 74321-258321
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
74321 - 25832 - 1 - A1 DPSide A runout groove, etched
74321 25832 . 1 . B1Side B runout groove, etched
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- LaFace Records 73008-24088-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- LaFace Records 73008-24093-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
73008-24093-1-SA-SP-1 Herbie Jr :-) SRC logoSide 1 etched, variant 1
73008-24093-1-SB-SP-1 Herbie Jr :-) SRC logoSide 2 etched, variant 1
73008-24093-1-SA-SP-1 1-1 Herbie Jr :-) [SRC logo]Side 1 etched, variant 2
73008-24093-1-SB-SP-1 Herbie Jr :-) [SRC logo] 1-1Side 2 etched, variant 2
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- LaFace Records A CREEP
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Europe | Arista 74321 254211 / LaFace Records 74321 254211First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | UK | Word Of Mouth U CREEPFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1994 | UK | Arista 74321 254211 / LaFace Records 74321 254211First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | LaFace Records A CREEPFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | LaFace Records 74321-258321First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1994 | US | LaFace Records 73008-24088-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1994 | US | LaFace Records 73008-24093-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | LaFace Records 73008-24093-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 1996 | UK | LaFace Records 74321 34094 112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | UK | Word Of Mouth CREPT 112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | LaFace Records 21340 947JB7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Be With Records BEWITH006SEVEN7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Creep (Album Version)4:27
- A2Creep (Jermaine's 'Jeep' Mix)5:09
- B1Creep (Instrumental Album Version)4:47
- B2Creep (Jermaine's Acappella Mix)5:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Creep are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Creep are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1994 and 2020.
When was Creep first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in UK, US, Europe. One of them is Word Of Mouth U CREEP.
How do I tell if my copy of Creep is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use U CREEP, 74321 254211, 74321-258321, 73008-24088-1) 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 Creep 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.
