US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Parkway P-949
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AudioMatrix P949-C AA-Side Runout Etching, the ‘C’ is scratched
AudioMatrix P949BB-Side Runout Etching
P-949-AA-Side Label
P-949-BB-Side Label
Chubby CheckerLet's Do The Freddie
Vinyl pressings
Let's Do The Freddie
by Chubby Checker · 1965
17 pressings7 countriesRock & RollSoulRockFunk / Soul
Let's Do The Freddie 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 Let's Do The Freddie
14 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 5 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Parkway P-949
- Format
- Single, 7"
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Parkway P-949
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Parkway P-949
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Parkway P-949
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Parkway P-949
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
AudioMatrix P949-CA-Side Runout Etching
AudioMatrix P949BB-Side Runout Etching
P-949-AA-Side Label
P-949-BB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Parkway PY-708First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Canada | Parkway P-949XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Cameo Parkway CP 26.428First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Cameo Parkway P.949First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Parkway P-949First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Parkway P-949First yearSingle, 7" | Single, 7" |
| 1965 | US | Parkway P-949First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Parkway P-949First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Parkway P-949First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Parkway P-949First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1965 | US | Parkway P-949First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Parkway P-949First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1965 | UK | Cameo Parkway P.949First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Cameo Parkway P.949First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Fermata FB-331057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Cameo Parkway 18 294 AT7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Parkway P-9497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALet's Do The Freddie2:23
- B(At The) Discotheque2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let's Do The Freddie are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Let's Do The Freddie are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Let's Do The Freddie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Parkway P-949.
How do I tell if my copy of Let's Do The Freddie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P-949, P.949, PY-708, P-949X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AudioMatrix P949-C A and AudioMatrix P949B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let's Do The Freddie 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.
