US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1219Chrysalis CHR-1219
- Format
- LP, Album
Nick GilderFrequency
Vinyl pressings
Frequency
by Nick Gilder · 1979
12 pressings8 countriesRock & RollPower PopGlamRock
Frequency was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Frequency
12 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1219Chrysalis CHR-1219
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S1 CHR-1219-AS-1B SXT MCASh ERunout side A, variant 1
2S CHR-1219-BS-1A SXT A1Runout side B, variant 1
S CHR-1219-AS 1C SXT MCASh FRunout side A, variant 2
S CHR-1219-BS-1B SXTRunout side B, variant 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1219
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CHR-1219-AS-1B MCA 8LSide A (Etched)
CHR-1219-BS-1B MCA 8LSide B (Etched)
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1219
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR-1219Festival Records L 36907
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1219
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Chrysalis CHR-1219 / Festival Records L 36907First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Chrysalis CHR 1219First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Chrysalis CHR 1219First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Europe | Chrysalis 511219First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Chrysalis 6307 664First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Chrysalis 6307 664First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-81209First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-81209First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1219First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Chrysalis CHR 1219 / Chrysalis CHR-1219First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Chrysalis CHR 1219 / Chrysalis CHR-1219First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Chrysalis CHR 1219First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1(You Really) Rock Me2:45
- A2Time After Time4:21
- A3Metro Jets4:05
- A4Electric Love3:10
- A5The Brightest Star3:35
- B1Watcher Of The Night3:41
- B2Worlds Collide4:54
- B3Hold On Me Tonight6:02
- B4Into The 80's2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Frequency are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Frequency are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Frequency first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHR 1219.
How do I tell if my copy of Frequency is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHR 1219, CHR-1219, 511219, 6307 664) 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 Frequency 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.
