US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mar-v-lus Records 6012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
3188Etched Side A
MW-750Etched Side B
3188A-Side Label
MV 750B-Side Label
Alvin Cash & The RegistersThe Philly Freeze / No Deposit - No Return
Vinyl pressings
The Philly Freeze / No Deposit - No Return
by Alvin Cash & The Registers · 1966
10 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
The Philly Freeze was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 The Philly Freeze
6 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 4 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- President Records PT 115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 543
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 543
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Netherlands
November 7, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Fontana YF 278 201
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Barry B-3438X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
B-3435-S1 2Runout A
B-3438-S2Runout B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Barry B-3438XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | President Records PT 115First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Stateside SS 543First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Stateside SS 543First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Mar-v-lus Records 6012First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Fontana YF 278 201First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Italy | President Records PT1047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | UK | President Records PT 1157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | CBS 24977", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | President Records JB 2257", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
Tracklist
- AThe Philly Freeze2:31
- BNo Deposit - No Return2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Philly Freeze are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Philly Freeze are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1966 and 1968.
When was The Philly Freeze first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Netherlands, Canada. One of them is Mar-v-lus Records 6012.
How do I tell if my copy of The Philly Freeze is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6012, PT 115, SS 543, YF 278 201) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 3188 and MW-750. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Philly Freeze 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.