Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Volition VOLT 18
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Vinyl pressings
Freemason
by Boxcar · 1988
16 pressings6 countriesElectroSynth-popElectronic
Freemason was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Freemason
5 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Nettwerk W1-3026
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
W1 3026-A2 #2 CR [in a circle]A Side Runout
WI 3026 B1 CR [in a circle]B Side Runout
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Nettwerk W1-3034
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Nettwerk W1-3034
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Nettwerk W1-3026
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W1-3026-1Label Side A
W1-3026-2Label Side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Volition VOLT 18First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Nettwerk W1-3026First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | Nettwerk W1-3034First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Nettwerk W1-3034First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Nettwerk W1-3026First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Nettwerk Europe NET 01012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Arista 112 4997" | 7" |
| 1989 | Germany | Arista 612 49912" | 12" |
| 1989 | Germany | Arista 612 49912" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Arista 612 499 DJ12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Arista 612 49912", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | UK | Arista 112 4997", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Arista AD1-9855 / Arista ADI-985512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Arista AS1-98547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Arista AS1-98547", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Freemason (Extended Version)
- A2Freemason (Radio Edit)
- B1Comet
- B2Freemason (Instrumental)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Freemason are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Freemason are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Freemason first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Australia, Canada. One of them is Volition VOLT 18.
How do I tell if my copy of Freemason is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VOLT 18, W1-3026, W1-3034) 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 Freemason 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.