US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Alligator Records AL 4725
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
AL 4725 A (PR)Runout etching, side A
AL 4725 B (PR)Runout etching, side B
Albert CollinsFrozen Alive!
Vinyl pressings
Frozen Alive!
by Albert Collins · 1981
15 pressings8 countriesTexas BluesBlues
Frozen Alive! was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Frozen Alive!
9 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 7 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SNTF 874
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SNTF-874:A1 PR003Side A runout
SNTF‧874:B1 PR003Side B runout
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Jackal Records WOW 723
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WOW.723.A. TLC-T CTC CR (circled)Side 1 Runout
WOW.723.B. TLC-T CTC CR (circled)Side 2 Runout
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Alligator Records AL 4725
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
AL 4725 A (PR)Runout etching, side A
AL 4725 B (PR)Runout etching, side B
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Sonet 520380
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
520380A M.P.P.V.Side A runout
520380B M.P.P.V.Side B runout
520380 ASide A label
520380 BSide B label
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Sonet INT 147.129Sonet SNTF 874
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TD 147.129-AMachine stamped
TD 147.129-BMachine stamped
Lt-B-IIetched / both sides
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Jackal Records WOW 723First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Alligator Records AL 4725First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | France | Sonet 520380First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Sonet INT 147.129 / Sonet SNTF 874First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Sonet SNTL 2874First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Sonet SNTL 874First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Alligator Records LA23-3013 / Atlas Record LA23-3013First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Sonet SNTF 874First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Alligator Records AL 4725First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | US | Alligator Records AL 4725LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Italy | Alligator Records AL 4725LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Italy | Alligator Records AL 4725LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2024 | Spain | Alligator Records ALLIGATOR 4725 / Alligator Records Al 4725LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Alligator Records AL 4725LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Sonet SNTF 874LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Frosty4:45
- A2Angel Of Mercy8:10
- A3I Got That Feeling5:18
- B1Caldonia3:30
- B2Things I Used To Do4:40
- B3Got A Mind To Travel4:03
- B4Cold Cuts5:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Frozen Alive! are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Frozen Alive! are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1981 and 2024.
When was Frozen Alive! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Alligator Records AL 4725.
How do I tell if my copy of Frozen Alive! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL 4725, SNTF 874, WOW 723, 520380) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 4725 A (PR) and AL 4725 B (PR). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Frozen Alive! 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.
