UK
2003- Label and catalog number
- Arista 82876 55333 1
- Format
- 12"
Pharrell WilliamsFrontin'
Vinyl pressings
Frontin'
by Pharrell Williams · 2003
11 pressings3 countriesHip Hop
Frontin' was first pressed on vinyl in 2003. 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 Frontin'
3 pressings came out in 2003, 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.
US
2003- Label and catalog number
- Star Trak Entertainment 82876-53004-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
82876-53004-1 SASide A runout, etched
82876-53004-1 SBSide B runout, etched
82876-53004-1-SASide A label
82876-53004-1-SASide B label
US
2003- Label and catalog number
- Star Trak Entertainment 82876-56038-7
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | UK | Arista 82876 55333 1First year12" | 12" |
| 2003 | UK | Yam Who YAM 512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2003 | UK | Yam Who YAM 512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| 2003 | US | Star Trak Entertainment 82876-53004-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2003 | US | Star Trak Entertainment 82876-56038-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 2005 | Germany | Milk Crate Records 12x33-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Partially Unofficial, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Partially Unofficial, Promo · Promo |
| 2005 | Germany | Milk Crate Records 12x33-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Partially Unofficial, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Partially Unofficial, Promo · Promo |
| 2005 | UK | Not On Label FRRE112", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2005 | UK | Not On Label FRRE00112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Pharrell Williams) FTX00112", White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Frontin'3:58
- A2Hot Damn4:02
- BFrontin' (Instrumental)3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Frontin' are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Frontin' are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2003 and 2005.
When was Frontin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2003, in UK, US. One of them is Arista 82876 55333 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Frontin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 82876 55333 1, 82876-53004-1, 82876-56038-7) 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 Frontin' 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.