US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Caroline Records CAROL 1619
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CAROL-1619-A kdisc JG EMW 08938Side A runout
CAROL-1619-B kdisc JG EMW 08938XSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Frizzle Fry
by Primus · 1990
25 pressings2 countriesAlternative RockFunk MetalRock
Frizzle Fry was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Frizzle Fry
11 pressings came out in 1990, 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Caroline Records CAROL 1619
- Format
- LP, Album · Green Translucent
- Runout / matrix
CAROL-1619-A kdisc JG EMW 08938Side A
CAROL-1619-B kdisc JG EMW 08938XSide B
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Caroline Records CAROL 1619
- Format
- LP, Album · Red
- Runout / matrix
CAROL-1619-A JG Kdisc EMW 08938Side A runout
CAROL-1619-B JG Kdisc EMW 08938XSide B runout
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Caroline Records CAROL 1619
- Format
- LP, Album · Yellow Translucent
- Runout / matrix
CAROL-1619-A J6 EMW 08938
CAROL-1619-B J6 EMW 08938X
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Caroline Records CAROL 1619
- Format
- LP, Album · Blue Translucent
- Runout / matrix
CAROL-1619-A II.II JG EMW 08938Runout Side A Hand-etched
CAROL-1619-B JG EMW 08938XRunout Side B Hand-etched
kdiscRunout Both Sides Stamped
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Caroline Records CAROL 1619
- Format
- LP, Album · Purple
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.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Caroline Records CARLP10 / Caroline Records 210 898First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Europe | Caroline Records CARLP 10First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Europe | Caroline Records CARLP10 / Caroline Records 210 898First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | US | Caroline Records CAROL 1619First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | US | Caroline Records CAROL 1619First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | US | Caroline Records CAROL 1619First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | US | Caroline Records CAROL 1619First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | US | Caroline Records CAROL 1619First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | US | Caroline Records CAROL 1619First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | US | Caroline Records CAROL 1619First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | US | Caroline Records CAROL 1619First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | US | Frizzle Fry, INC. PSR-0016-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2002 | US | Prawn Song PSR-0016-1 / Frizzle Fry, Inc. PSR-0016-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Frizzle Fry, INC. PSR-0016-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2015 | US | Frizzle Fry, INC. PSR-0016-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Frizzle Fry, Inc. PSR-0016-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Frizzle Fry, Inc. PSR0016INC2LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Frizzle Fry, INC. PSR-0016-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2022 | US | Prawn Song PSR00161NC4LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2022 | US | Frizzle Fry, Inc. PSR-0016-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Frizzle Fry, Inc. PSR-0016-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Frizzle Fry, INC. PSR-0016-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Frizzle Fry, Inc. PSR-0016-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Prawn Song PSR-0016-1 / Frizzle Fry, Inc. PSR-0016-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | US | Frizzle Fry, Inc. PSR-0016-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1To Defy The Laws Of Tradition6:40
- A2Ground Hog's Day4:58
- A3Too Many Puppies3:57
- A4Mr. Knowitall3:48
- A5Frizzle Fry6:02
- B1John The Fisherman3:35
- B2You Can't Kill Michael Malloy0:26
- B3The Toys Go Winding Down4:33
- B4Pudding Time4:06
- B5Sathington Willoby0:24
- B6Spegetti Western5:41
- B7Harold Of The Rocks6:18
- B8To Defy0:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Frizzle Fry are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Frizzle Fry are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1990 and 2026.
When was Frizzle Fry first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, Europe. One of them is Caroline Records CAROL 1619.
How do I tell if my copy of Frizzle Fry is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CAROL 1619, CARLP10, CARLP 10) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CAROL-1619-A kdisc JG EMW 08938 and CAROL-1619-B kdisc JG EMW 08938X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Frizzle Fry 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.
