US
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1-3025
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
IS RS-1-3025-AS-CS I [Artisan logo]Side A
IS RS-1-3025-BS-CS [Artisan logo]Side B
Vinyl pressings
Freddie King (1934-1976)
by Freddie King · 1977
17 pressings10 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Freddie King (1934-1976) was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 King (1934-1976)
13 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 10 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1-3025
- Format
- LP, Compilation · PRC
- Runout / matrix
RS-1-3025-AS-PRC-1-111-1Side 1 Etched
RS-1-3025-BS-PRC-1-111-1Side 2 Etched
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1-3025
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RS-1-3025-AS-CP 1 (Artisan logo)Side A Runout
RS-1-3025-BS CP 2 (Artisan logo)Side B Runout
2394 192 (RS-1-3025 A)Side A Label
2394 192 (RS-1-3025 B)Side B Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 1-3025
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2394 192RSO 2394-192
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2394192 A//1 420 03 1 1 2Side A, stamped
2394192 B//1 420 03 1 2 1Side B, stamped
Brazil
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2934 192
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Brazil | RSO 2934 192First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | RSO RS-1-3025First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | France | RSO 2394 192First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Italy | RSO 2934 192 AFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Japan | RSO MWF 1036First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | New Zealand | RSO 2394 192First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Scandinavia | RSO 2394 192First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | RSO 23 94 192First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | UK | RSO 2394 192 / RSO 2394-192First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | RSO 2934 192LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1977 | US | RSO RS-1-3025First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | RSO RS 1-3025First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | RSO RS-1-3025First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | RSO RS-1-3025First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Japan | RSO 18MW 0056LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RSO RS-2-1-3025LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Polydor 831 817-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Pack It Up3:29
- A2Shake Your Bootie3:44
- A3T'aint Nobody's Bizness If I Do5:25
- A4Woman Across The River3:48
- A5Sweet Home Chicago4:22
- B1Sugar Sweet3:45
- B2TV Mama4:00
- B3Gambling Woman Blues8:42
- B4Farther On Up The Road7:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Freddie King (1934-1976) are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Freddie King (1934-1976) are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1987.
When was Freddie King (1934-1976) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is RSO RS-1-3025.
How do I tell if my copy of Freddie King (1934-1976) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS-1-3025, RS 1-3025, 2394 192, 2934 192) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IS RS-1-3025-AS-CS I [Artisan logo] and IS RS-1-3025-BS-CS [Artisan logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Freddie King (1934-1976) 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.
