US
July 1972- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CR 1975
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CR 1975 AA-side label
CR 1974 BB-side label
p CR-1975-A-1 Bell Sound RCKA side deadwax
p CR-1974B-1 Bell Sound JoeB side deadwax
Vinyl pressings
Freddie's Dead (Theme From Superfly)
by Curtis Mayfield · 1972
21 pressings12 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Freddie's Dead (Theme From Superfly) was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Freddie's Dead (Theme From Superfly)
19 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 11 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
July 1972- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CR 1975
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p CR-1975A-1 BellSound BreA-Side Runout Etching
p CR-1974B-1 BellSound BreB-Side Runout Etching
CR 1975 AA-Side Label
CR 1974 BB-Side Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CR 1975
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · American Records Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CR-1975-A Bell Sound RCK ARPRunout Side A, Variant 1
CR 1974B-3 Bell Sound ARPRunout Side B, Variant 1
CR-1975-A Bell Sound RCK ARPRunout Side A, Variant 2
CR 1974B-3 Bell Sound Sre ARPRunout Side B, Variant 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CR 1975
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CR-1975-A-4 (I) MR Bell Sound (stamped) RCK △88953Runout Side A
CR-1974B-4 (I) MR Bell Sound (stamped) △88672-XRunout Side B
CR 1975 AMatrix Label Side A
CR 1974 BMatrix Label Side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CR 1975
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · American Records Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Bell Sound RCK ARP CR-1975-A-3Etched Side A
C R. 1974B-3 Bell Sound JOE ARPEtched Side B
CR 1975 ALabel Side A
CR 1974 BLabel Side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CR 1975
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
p CR-1975-A-1 / Bell Sound RCKRunout A, etched exc. p & Bell Sound stamped
p K̶A̶ CRS-1975-A-1 Bell Sound RCKRunout B, etched exc. p & Bell Sound stamped
CR 1975 ALabel A
CRS 1975 ALabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Brazil | Buddah Records 2011 147First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Curtom CURTOM 1975XFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Canada | Curtom BDGT 124XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Buddah Records 2011 141First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Greece | Buddah Records 2011 1477", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1972 | Italy | Buddah Records 2011-141First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Buddah Records CR 1975First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Japan | Buddah Records LL-2570-DAFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Buddah Records 2011 141First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | Portugal | Buddah Records 2011 147First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Buddah Records 2011-141First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | Buddah Records 2011 141First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Curtom CR 1975First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Curtom CR 1975First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1972 | US | Curtom CR 1975First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Radio Active Gold RD 1007", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AFreddie's Dead (Theme From Superfly)3:15
- BUnderground5:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Freddie's Dead (Theme From Superfly) are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Freddie's Dead (Theme From Superfly) are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Freddie's Dead (Theme From Superfly) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Curtom CR 1975, released July 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Freddie's Dead (Theme From Superfly) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CR 1975, 2011-141, 2011 141, 2011 147) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CR 1975 A and CR 1974 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Freddie's Dead (Theme From Superfly) 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.
