US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Scottfree Records SF1001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SF-1001-A DCHARLESRunout side A
SF-1001-AA DCHARLESRunout side AA
Izzy IceSoulman / Funky Freestyle
Vinyl pressings
Soulman / Funky Freestyle
by Izzy Ice · 1988
10 pressings5 countriesHip Hop
Soulman / Funky Freestyle 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 Soulman / Funky Freestyle
2 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVET229
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
89 - 9 JIVE T 229 B1 ARunout side A [hand-etched]
89 - 9 JIVE T 229 A1 BRunout side AA [hand-etched]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Jive JIVET229First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Scottfree Records SF1001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Scottfree Records SF100112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Europe | Jive ZT 43244 / Jive ZT4324412", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Jive ZB432437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Jive JIVE T 22912" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Jive JIVE T 22912", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Jive JIVE 2297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Jive 1287-1-JDAB12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Jive 1287-1-JD12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Soulman (Vocal)3:28
- A2Soulman (Instrumental)3:28
- AA1Funky Freestyle (Vocal)4:15
- AA2Funky Freestyle (Instrumental)4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soulman / Funky Freestyle are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Soulman / Funky Freestyle are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Soulman / Funky Freestyle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Australia. One of them is Scottfree Records SF1001.
How do I tell if my copy of Soulman / Funky Freestyle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SF1001, JIVET229) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SF-1001-A DCHARLES and SF-1001-AA DCHARLES. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soulman / Funky Freestyle 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.