US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 76143
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 26 - PRC press
Bar-KaysFreaky Behavior
Vinyl pressings
Freaky Behavior
by Bar-Kays · 1981
10 pressings3 countriesDiscoElectronic
Freaky Behavior 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 Freaky Behavior
9 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 3 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 76143
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · 19, Bestway press
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 76143
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 26
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 76143
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 72 Richmond press
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MK 192
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 76143
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Mercury 6170 182First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Japan | Mercury 7PP-47First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Mercury MK 192First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Mercury 76143First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | US | Mercury 76143First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1981 | US | Mercury 76143First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Mercury 76143 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Mercury 76143First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | US | Mercury 76143First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Mercury 6400 55112" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AFreaky Behavior5:13
- BFreaky Behavior5:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Freaky Behavior are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Freaky Behavior are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Freaky Behavior first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Germany, Japan. One of them is Mercury 76143.
How do I tell if my copy of Freaky Behavior is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 76143, MK 192, 76143 DJ, 6170 182) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Freaky Behavior 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.
