US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic JBQ 506
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Quadraphonic
Edgar WinterFrankenstein / Free Ride
Vinyl pressings
Frankenstein / Free Ride
by Edgar Winter · 1972
12 pressings2 countriesClassic RockJazz-RockBlues RockHard Rock
Frankenstein / Free Ride 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 Frankenstein / Free Ride
1 pressing came out in 1972, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Epic JBQ 506First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Quadraphonic | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | Canada | Epic 15-23377", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1973 | Canada | Epic 15-23377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Epic 15-23377", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Epic 15-23377", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo |
| ? | US | Epic 15-23377", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| ? | US | Epic 15-23377", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Epic 15-23377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Epic 15-23377", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo |
| ? | US | Epic 15-23377", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Epic 5-23377", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Epic 15-23377", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AFrankenstein3:28
- BFree Ride3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Frankenstein / Free Ride are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Frankenstein / Free Ride are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Frankenstein / Free Ride first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US. One of them is Epic JBQ 506.
How do I tell if my copy of Frankenstein / Free Ride is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JBQ 506) 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 Frankenstein / Free Ride 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.
