UK
July 1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista BFOCV1Arista BFOCV-1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Clear
Bruce FoxtonFreak
Vinyl pressings
Freak
by Bruce Foxton · 1983
11 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Freak was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Freak
11 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista BFOX 121
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
B FOX 121 A//1∇420 R 11 1Side A runout
B FOX 121 B//1∇420 R 1_ 1Side B runout
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista BFOX 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Centre Hole
- Runout / matrix
B FOX 1 A//2∇420 R 11 2 ARUNVariant 1
B FOX 1 B//2∇420 R 11 3Variant 1
B FOX 1 A//1∇420 R 11 2 ARUNVariant 2
B FOX 1 B//1∇420 R 11 3Variant 2
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista BFOX 1
- Format
- 7", Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
BFOX 1 A // 2 ∇ 420 R ARUN 11 2Runout A stamped / etched / stamped
BFOX 1 B // 2 ∇ 420 R 11 3Runout A stamped
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista K-9236
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX-61401A-Side label
MX-61402B-Side label
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista 105 820Arista 105 820-100
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Arista K-9236First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Europe | Arista 105 820 / Arista 105 820-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Arista 105 820First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Ireland | Arista BFOX 1First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Arista K 9236First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Portugal | Arista BFOX 1-PFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Arista ARI 8344First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Arista BFOX 121First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1983 | UK | Arista BFOX 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Arista BFOX 1First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | UK | Arista BFOCV1 / Arista BFOCV-1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AFreak5:22
- BWriting's On The Wall4:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Freak are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Freak are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Freak first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is Arista BFOCV1, released July 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Freak is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BFOCV1, BFOX 121, BFOX 1, K-9236) 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 Freak 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.