US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Drive 6234
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
MiamiParty Freaks
Vinyl pressings
Party Freaks
by Miami · 1974
23 pressings13 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
Party Freaks was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Party Freaks
14 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Drive 6234
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DRIVE-6234-AA Side Label
DRIVE-6234-BB Side Label
DRIVE 6234-A 9-11-74 MR SA Side Etching
DRIVE 6234-B MR 9-11-74 MR SB Side Etching
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Drive 6234
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DRIVE-6234-1 MRA-Side Runout Etching
DRIVE-6234-B-2 MRB-Side Runout Etching
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Drive 6234
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DRIVE 6234-/PPSide A
DRIVE 6234 B-2Side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Drive 6234
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · blue label, silver text
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Drive 6234 BM
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Brazil | One Way ON-151First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | RCA Victor XB 02005First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Jamaica | T.K. Records 6234First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Jamaica | RCA Victor 6234First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | New Zealand | RCA Victor XB 02005First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | South Africa | RCA Victor 42-557First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Jay Boy BOY 81First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | Jay Boy BOY 81First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Drive 6234First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Drive 6234First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Drive 6234First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Drive 6234First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Drive 6234 BMFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Drive 6234First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Australia | RCA Victor 1025187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | RCA Victor XB-020057" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AParty Freaks2:57
- BParty Freaks Pt. 22:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Party Freaks are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Party Freaks are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Party Freaks first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Brazil, France and more. One of them is Drive 6234.
How do I tell if my copy of Party Freaks is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6234, 6234 BM, BOY 81, ON-151) 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 Party Freaks 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.
