US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Strictly Rhythm SR 12420
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Black MagicFreedom (Make It Funky)
Vinyl pressings
Freedom (Make It Funky)
by Black Magic · 1996
14 pressings4 countriesHouseDeep HouseGarage HouseElectronic
Freedom (Make It Funky) was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Freedom (Make It Funky)
10 pressings came out in 1996, 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.
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Strictly Rhythm SR 12403
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
May 20, 1996- Label and catalog number
- Positiva 12TIV-51Positiva 8 82911 6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · 1/2
UK
May 20, 1996- Label and catalog number
- Positiva 12TIVX-51Positiva 8 82912 6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · 2/2
UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label FREE1
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
April 1996- Label and catalog number
- Positiva 12TIV-051
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US | Strictly Rhythm SR 1240312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1996 | Italy | D:vision Records DVR 127First year12" | 12" |
| 1996 | Italy | D:vision Records DV 127 / Strictly Rhythm DV 127First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | Netherlands | Work work 26First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | UK | Positiva 12BLACKDJ 001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Not On Label FREE1First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1996 | UK | Positiva 12BLACKDJ 00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1996 | US | Strictly Rhythm SR 12420First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | US | Strictly Rhythm SR 12403First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | US | Strictly Rhythm SR 1242012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1996 | UK | Positiva 12TIV-051First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Positiva 12TIV-51 / Positiva 8 82911 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | UK | Positiva 12TIVX-51 / Positiva 8 82912 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | UK | Strictly Rhythm SR12403R12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Remastered | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Freedom (On And On Strong Vocal Mix)13:35
- A2Freedom (Freedompella)2:31
- B1Freedom (Lil Louis Zohz Sub Dub)8:45
- B2Freedom (Frankie's Dub)5:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Freedom (Make It Funky) are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Freedom (Make It Funky) are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1995 and 2007.
When was Freedom (Make It Funky) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in US, UK, Italy, Netherlands. One of them is Strictly Rhythm SR 12420.
How do I tell if my copy of Freedom (Make It Funky) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 12420, SR 12403, 12TIV-51, 12TIVX-51) 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 Freedom (Make It Funky) 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.