US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44 08172
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
XSS 08172A-1A DMM Precision G1 JW A1Runout side A etched
XSS 08172B-1A DMM Precision G1 A1Runout side B etched
FishboneFreddie's Dead
Vinyl pressings
Freddie's Dead
by Fishbone · 1988
11 pressings4 countriesAlternative RockFunk MetalFunkRock
Freddie's Dead was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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
11 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 4 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-08500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-08500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic FSH1
- Format
- 7", Single · White Lettering
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic FSH T1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
FSH T1 A1Runout [Hand Etched] Side A
FSH T1 B1Runout [Hand Etched] Side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic FSHT 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FSH T 1 A1 ˃ ..Runout Side A etched
FSH T 1 B1 ˃ ..Runout Side B etched
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | Columbia 12CXP-08172First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS CBS 652882 7 / CBS 652882 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Columbia XPR 1384First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Epic FSH1First year7", Single · Colored vinyl | 7", Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | UK | Epic FSH T1First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1988 | UK | Epic FSHT 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Epic FSH 1First year7", Single · Colored vinyl | 7", Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | UK | Epic FSHP 1First year12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1988 | US | Columbia 44 08172First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Columbia 38-08500First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Columbia 38-08500First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- A1Freddie's Dead (12" Mix)8:17
- A2Freddie's Dead (Urban Mix)5:33
- A3Freddie's Dead (Single Mix)3:53
- B1Freddie's Dead (The Zeoniqz Mix)7:03
- B2Freddie's Dead (The Zeoniqz Mix/Instrumental)6:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Freddie's Dead are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Freddie's Dead are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Freddie's Dead first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Canada, Europe. One of them is Columbia 44 08172.
How do I tell if my copy of Freddie's Dead is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 44 08172, 38-08500, FSH1, FSH T1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS 08172A-1A DMM Precision G1 JW A1 and XSS 08172B-1A DMM Precision G1 A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Freddie's Dead 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.
