US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0427
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STERLING p AS 0427 SA CP 1A-Side Runout
STERLING p AS 0427 SB-CP1B-Side Runout
AS 0427-SAA-Side Label
AS 0427-SBB-Side Label
Patti Smith GroupFrederick
Vinyl pressings
Frederick
by Patti Smith Group · 1979
25 pressings14 countriesRock & RollPunkRock
Frederick 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 Frederick
24 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 14 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
- Arista AS 0427
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STERLING AS.0427.SA CS2 SA-Side Runout Etching
STERLING AS0427 SB CS2 SS4B-Side Runout Etching
STERLING AS.0427.SA CS1 S1A-Side Runout Etching
STERLING AS0427 SB CS2 SSB-Side Runout Etching
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0427
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STERLING T AS-0427-SA CT 1 T1A-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
STERLING T AS-0427-SB CT 1 T1B-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
STERLING T AS-0427-SA CT 1 T11A-Side Runout Etching, variant 2
T STERLING T AS-0427-SB CT 1B-Side Runout Etching, variant 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista SP-62Arista SP-62-5A
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0427
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AS 0427-SASide A Label
AS 0427-MASide B Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0427
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TI STERLING T AS 0427-SA CT1Side A Label
TI STERLING AS 0427-MA CT2Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Arista AR-11938First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Belgium | Arista 4C006-62779First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Arista AS 0427First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | France | Arista 2 C 008-62779 / Arista 2C 008-62.779First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Arista 2C 008 62779First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Arista 2 C 008-62779 / Arista 2C 008-62.779First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Arista 2 C 008-62779 / Arista 2C 008-62.779First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | Arista 1C 006-62 779 / Arista 1 C 006-62 779First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Italy | Arista 3C 006 62779First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Japan | Arista 6RS-30First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Arista 5C 006-63057 / Arista 5C 006 63057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Arista 5C 006-63057 / Arista 5C 006 63057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Arista ATA 709First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Portugal | Arista 8E 006 62779First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Arista 7C 006-62779First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | Arista ARS 370037", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AFrederick3:01
- BFrederick (Live) In New York, 23/5/795:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Frederick are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Frederick are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Frederick first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Arista AS 0427.
How do I tell if my copy of Frederick is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS 0427, SP-62, ARIST 264, AR-11938) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STERLING p AS 0427 SA CP 1 and STERLING p AS 0427 SB-CP1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Frederick 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.
