US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Autumn Records 25
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
25-A C A59522A Side etched runout
25-B O A59522-XB Side etched runout
25-ALabel Side A
25-BLabel Side B
Bobby FreemanThe Duck
Vinyl pressings
The Duck
by Bobby Freeman · 1965
11 pressings3 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
The Duck was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Duck
5 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year. 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Autumn Records 25
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
25-ALabel Side A
25-BLabel Side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Autumn Records 25
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
25-ALabel Side A
25-BLabel Side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Autumn Records 25
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
25-ALabel side A
25-BLabel side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Autumn Records 25
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | Autumn Records 25First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Autumn Records 25First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Autumn Records 25First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Autumn Records 257", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1965 | US | Autumn Records 25First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Autumn Records 25First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1966 | Australia | Astor AP-11997", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Pye International 7N.253477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Pye International 7N.253477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Pye International 7N.253477", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Autumn Records 257", Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AThe Duck2:25
- BCross My Heart2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Duck are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Duck are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
When was The Duck first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is Autumn Records 25.
How do I tell if my copy of The Duck is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 25) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 25-A C A59522 and 25-B O A59522-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Duck 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.