Mariah Carey – Honey (CD, Maxi-Single, 1997, Columbia 44K 78665)

Why This CD Matters
“Honey” marked a major stylistic shift for Mariah Carey, introducing a stronger hip-hop influence and launching her Butterfly era. The single helped redefine mainstream pop and R&B in the late 1990s through its collaborations with leading hip-hop producers and remixers. The Bad Boy and So So Def remixes remain highly regarded among remix collectors and fans of the period.

Collector Note
1997 US CD maxi-single on Columbia, catalog number 44K 78665. Features multiple mixes including the Bad Boy Remix and So So Def Mix, documenting an important moment in the evolution of Mariah Carey’s sound and the growing influence of hip-hop within mainstream pop.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+ with light surface wear, plays clean
Case: VG+ with light shelf wear
Booklet: VG+ with light handling wear

Technical Details
Format: CD, Maxi-Single
Label: Columbia – 44K 78665
Country: US
Released: 1997
Genre: R&B, Hip Hop, Pop
Style: Contemporary R&B, Hip Hop Soul

Matrix / Runout
Not fully verified

Tracklist
Honey (LP Version) 4:59
Honey (Bad Boy Remix) 5:32
Honey (Classic Mix) 8:05
Honey (So So Def Mix) 5:11
Honey (Classic Instrumental) 7:32

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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