New Zealand
May 2, 2005- Label and catalog number
- The Drop DRP 007
- Format
- LP, Album
Fat Freddy's DropBased On A True Story
Vinyl pressings
Based On A True Story
by Fat Freddy's Drop · 2005
12 pressings2 countriesBroken BeatDowntempoDubElectronic
Based On A True Story was first pressed on vinyl in 2005. 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 Based On A True Story
3 pressings came out in 2005, 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.
New Zealand
May 2, 2005- Label and catalog number
- The Drop DRP007
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DRP-007 A1 13115.1(2)Runout / Side A
DRP-007 B1 13115.2(2)Runout / Side B
DRP-007 C1 13115.3(2)Runout / Side C
DRP-007 D1 13115.4(2)Runout / Side D
Germany
July 2005- Label and catalog number
- Sonar Kollektiv SK072LP
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | New Zealand | The Drop DRP 007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2005 | New Zealand | The Drop DRP007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2005 | Germany | Sonar Kollektiv SK072LPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2009 | New Zealand | The Drop DRP007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Germany | The Drop DRP007LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | New Zealand | The Drop DRP007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2026 | New Zealand | The Drop DRP007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2026 | New Zealand | The Drop DRP007LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
| 2026 | New Zealand | The Drop DRP007LP21LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | The Drop DRP007LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | New Zealand | The Drop DRP007LP, Album, Mispress, Repress | LP, Album, Mispress, Repress |
| ? | New Zealand | The Drop DRP007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Ernie7:17
- A2Cay's Crays7:07
- A3This Room5:00
- B1Ray Ray7:38
- B2Flashback6:40
- C1Dark Days9:49
- C2Del Fuego5:24
- C3Hope7:19
- D1Wandering Eye6:30
- D2Roady7:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Based On A True Story are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Based On A True Story are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2005 and 2026.
When was Based On A True Story first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2005, in New Zealand, Germany. One of them is The Drop DRP 007, released May 2, 2005.
How do I tell if my copy of Based On A True Story is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DRP 007, DRP007, SK072LP) 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 Based On A True Story 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.