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Vinyl pressings

Confidential

by Frank Zappa · 1976

18 pressings3 countriesBlues RockAvantgardeProg RockRock

Confidential was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.

All 18 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s13 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1976USWizardo Records WRMB 365LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinylLP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl
1976USWizardo Records WRMB 365LP, Unofficial Release, White Label · UnofficialLP, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial
1976USDragonfly Records 365LP, Unofficial Release · UnofficialLP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
1976USOld Glory Record's 365LP, Unofficial Release · UnofficialLP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
1976USWizardo Records WRMB 365 / Raring RecordsLP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · UnofficialLP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
1976USDragonfly Records 365LP, Unofficial Release · UnofficialLP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
1976USWizardo Rekords WRMB 365LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · UnofficialLP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
1976USWizardo Rekords WRMB 365 / Sound / Stage Recordings 2308LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · UnofficialLP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
1976USWizardo Rekords 365LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · UnofficialLP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
1977USRuthless Rhymes, Ltd. 365LP, Unofficial Release · UnofficialLP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
1977USRuthless Rhymes, Ltd. 365LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinylLP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl
1977USRuthless Rhymes, Ltd. 365 / Grausam Reime Schallplatten 365LP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinylLP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl
1977USRuthless Rhymes, Ltd. 365LP, Unofficial Release · UnofficialLP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
1980s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1980UnknownUnmitigated Audacity Records / Wizardo Records WRMB 365LP, Unofficial Release, Reissue · UnofficialLP, Unofficial Release, Reissue · Unofficial
Year unknown4 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?UnknownWizardo Records WRMB 365 / Modern Jazz Records EGF 1200LP, Unofficial Release · UnofficialLP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
?BrazilWizardo Records WRMB 365 / Modern Jazz RecordsLP, Unofficial Release · UnofficialLP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
?GermanyNot On Label (Frank Zappa) ST 365LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · UnofficialLP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
?USSlipped Disc Records 365LP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · UnofficialLP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial

Tracklist

  1. A1Metal Man Has Hornet's Wings
  2. A2Original Black Napkins
  3. A3Instrumental / The Story Of Electricity
  4. A4Unconditionally Guaranteed
  5. A5Gone Behind The Sun / Mondo Hollywood
  6. A6Lightning Rod Man
  7. A7I Think My Guitar Wants To Kill Your Mama
  8. B1Rock Around The Clock / Sandwich Song
  9. B2How Could I Be Such A Fool
  10. B3Boogie For Berkeley
  11. B4Neon Meat Dream Of An Octafish
  12. B5King Kong

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Confidential are there?

18 vinyl pressings of Confidential are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1976 and 1980.

How do I tell if my copy of Confidential is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label 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 Confidential 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.

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