US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12126
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SP-012126-ASide A label
SP-012126-BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Freak-A-Ristic
by Atlantic Starr · 1985
16 pressings6 countriesFunkDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Freak-A-Ristic was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Freak-A-Ristic
16 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2718
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M-AM-02718-A-RCA-2 I A2Side A
A&M-AM-02718B(RE-1)-RCA1 I A1Side B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2718
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12126
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2718
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMY 245
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMY∙245∙A1 JONZ ΛRunout A var.1 etched 'Λ' stamped
AMY∙245∙B1 SOUND CLINIC ΛRunout B var.1 etched 'Λ' stamped
AMY 245-ASide A Label
AMY 245-BSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records SP-12126First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records SP-12126First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 390 026-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 392 026-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 101First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | A&M Records X 14335First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1473First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AMY 245First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AM 245First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AM 245First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records SP-12126First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records SP-12126First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-2718First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-2718First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-2718First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFreak-A-Ristic (Special Dance Mix)6:24
- BFreak-A-Ristic (Dub Mix)6:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Freak-A-Ristic are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Freak-A-Ristic are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Freak-A-Ristic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-12126.
How do I tell if my copy of Freak-A-Ristic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-12126, AM-2718, AMY 245, AM 245) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SP-012126-A and SP-012126-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Freak-A-Ristic 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.
