US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Music Specialists MSI 102-A
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MSI-102-A1 KK MasteringRunout A Side Etched
MSI-102-B KK MasteringRunout B Side Etched
FreestyleFreestyle Express
Vinyl pressings
Freestyle Express
by Freestyle · 1983
16 pressings4 countriesElectroElectronic
Freestyle Express was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Freestyle Express
7 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Music Specialists MSI 102
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MSI 102 AA Side Label
MSI 102 BB Side Label
MSI-102-A KKmastering A-1 ⟷
MSI-102-B KKmastering A-1 ⟷
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Music Specialists MSI 102
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A-3 <-> MSI-102-A KK MasteringA Side Runout Etching
A-3 <-> MSI-102-B KK MasteringB Side Runout Etching
MSI 102 AA Side Label
MSI 102 BB Side Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Music Specialists MSI 102-A
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Music Specialists MSI 102
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MSI 102 AA Side Label
MSI 102 BB Side Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Music Specialists MSI 102
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Music Specialists MSI 102-AFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Music Specialists MSI 102First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Music Specialists MSI 102First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Music Specialists MSI 102First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Music Specialists MSI 102-AFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Music Specialists MSI 102First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Music Specialists MSI 102First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | France | Sunnyview 1018917", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Vogue Productions 311042 / Sunnyview 31104212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | Germany | Sunnyview 120·21·00112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Sunnyview 100·21·0017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Sunnyview 100·21·0017", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Sunnyview SUNYL 10412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Sunnyview SUNY 1047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Music Specialists MSI-11027", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AFreestyle Express7:40
- BFreestyle Express (Instrumental)7:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Freestyle Express are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Freestyle Express are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1983 and 1986.
When was Freestyle Express first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US. One of them is Music Specialists MSI 102-A.
How do I tell if my copy of Freestyle Express is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MSI 102-A, MSI 102) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MSI-102-A1 KK Mastering and MSI-102-B KK Mastering. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Freestyle Express 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.