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Caroline Crawford – Devil In His Heart / Forget About Me
1963 · US · Motown · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM Single
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 27, 2026
- MMint
- $171.37
- NMNear Mint
- $153.33
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $117.25
- VGVery Good
- $81.18
- G+Good Plus
- $45.10
- GGood
- $27.06
- FFair
- $18.04
- PPoor
- $9.02
4 copies listed on Discogs from $17.40.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- $80ref VA-FZDEPMedia VG · Very Good🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- DM R-052103DM R-052103 10
- Runout — side B
- DM B-053113DM B-053113 10ARP Nashville Matrix
- Rights society
- BMI
- Mastered At
- Nashville Matrix
- Pressed By
- American Record Pressing Co.
Specifications
- Artist
- Caroline Crawford
- Genre
- Funk / Soul
- Style
- Soul
- Year
- 1963
- Label
- Motown
- Catalog number
- M-1050
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- ADevil In His Heart2:25
- BForget About Me2:20
About this record
Demand more than doubles supply on this 1963 Motown 45: 120 collectors want it against 52 who own one, and only 4 copies are listed for sale. Pressed by American Record Pressing Co. with the matrix DM R-052103 on the A-side, this Caroline Crawford single commands steep prices even in played condition, signaling scarcity rather than mainstream catalog depth.
What drives its value
The price spread on this single is severe: a Mint copy reaches 171.37 USD, while even a Good pressing holds 27.06 USD. The VG+ grade—the realistic target for a clean, playable copy—sits at 117.25 USD, nearly double the VG figure of 81.18 USD.
With only 4 copies currently for sale and 120 want-list entries against 52 in-collection records, this 1963 Motown 45 trades on acute scarcity. The original US Motown pressing on catalogue M-1050 has no reissue competition listed here, making condition and availability the sole drivers of value.
Even the lowest asking price of 17.4 USD reflects the single's baseline demand.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the Motown catalogue number M-1050 and confirm the dead-wax matrix: the A-side (Devil In His Heart) reads DM R-052103, and the B-side (Forget About Me) reads DM B-053113. Both may carry a trailing '10' stamp.
The label credit reads Motown, and the pressing plant is American Record Pressing Co.—a detail that separates this from later or alternative pressings. The 7-inch 45 RPM single has no barcode.
Grade by listening for surface noise and tracking stability: at VG+, the record plays without distortion but shows light wear; at VG, light scratches and minor pops appear during quiet passages. Examine the label for foxing or water damage, common on 1963 Motown 45s.
The two-track format (Devil In His Heart / Forget About Me) confirms the correct release.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
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Frequently asked
What is a typical asking price for this single?
The lowest current asking price is 17.4 USD, but that reflects a heavily played or damaged copy. A VG+ grade—the sweet spot for collectors seeking a playable original—is priced at 117.25 USD according to the price guide. Mint copies command 171.37 USD, though finding one in that condition is rare given the 1963 pressing date and the want/have imbalance.
How rare is this Caroline Crawford 45?
Demand is more than double the collector base: 120 want-list entries versus 52 records in collections. Only 4 copies are currently for sale across the market, suggesting this single surfaces infrequently. The scarcity is real, not speculative—the price floor of 17.4 USD and the steep jump to VG+ at 117.25 USD reflect genuine supply constraint rather than artificial hype.
How do I confirm I have the correct pressing?
Check the dead-wax runout on the vinyl itself. The A-side matrix should read DM R-052103 and the B-side DM B-053113 (either with or without a trailing '10'). The label must say Motown with catalogue M-1050. The pressing plant, American Record Pressing Co., is the key identifier—other Motown 45s from this era may have different plant stamps. No barcode appears on original 1963 copies.
What is a VG copy worth compared to VG+?
A VG grade is priced at 81.18 USD, while VG+ reaches 117.25 USD. The difference reflects playability and surface condition: VG copies show audible light scratches and may have minor tracking issues, whereas VG+ plays cleanly with only faint cosmetic marks. For a 1963 single, VG is often the realistic condition for a well-kept copy.
Should I buy this if I find it listed below the price guide?
The lowest asking price of 17.4 USD is a floor—likely a poor or damaged copy. If you find a VG or VG+ copy below 81.18 USD and 117.25 USD respectively, it may be underpriced, but verify the matrix and label first to confirm authenticity. With 120 collectors wanting this and only 4 for sale, any clean original will move quickly at fair market value.