US
1999- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49 79520Epic XSS 79520
- Format
- 12"
Bomfunk MC'sFreestyler
Vinyl pressings
Freestyler
by Bomfunk MC's · 1999
11 pressings4 countriesBreakbeatElectronic
Freestyler was first pressed on vinyl in 1999. 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 Freestyler
3 pressings came out in 1999, the album's first year, in 2 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
1999- Label and catalog number
- Epic EAS 16134
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Misprint, Promo
Finland
1999- Label and catalog number
- Epidrome 669099 6Epidrome 6690996000
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6690996000 2A1A-Side Runout Etching
6690996000 1B1B-Side Runout Etching
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.
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Finland | Epidrome 669099 6 / Epidrome 6690996000First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1999 | US | Epic EAS 16134First year12", 45 RPM, Misprint, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Misprint, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | US | Epic 49 79520 / Epic XSS 79520First year12" | 12" |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Dance Pool DPP2LP12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | Dance Pool DPP2LPX12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Sony Music MOV12072 / Music On Vinyl MOV1207212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOV1207212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Mispress, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Mispress, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Sony Music MOV12072 / Music On Vinyl MOV1207212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Sony Music MOV12072 / Music On Vinyl MOV1207212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Sony Music MOV12072 / Music On Vinyl MOV1207212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Europe | Sony Music MOV12072 / Music On Vinyl MOV1207212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Freestyler (Radio Edit)2:52
- A2Freestyler (Alternative Radio Edit)4:07
- B1Freestyler (Happy Mickey Mouse Mix)4:47
- B2Freestyler (Missing Link Remix)5:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Freestyler are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Freestyler are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1999 and 2026.
When was Freestyler first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1999, in US, Finland. One of them is Epic 49 79520.
How do I tell if my copy of Freestyler is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49 79520, EAS 16134, 669099 6) 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 Freestyler 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.