US
November 13, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11123
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-11123-A #2 ·─◁Runout side A, etched
ST-11123-B #2 ·─◁Runout side B, etched
ST1-11123Label side A
ST2-11123Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Fresh
by Raspberries · 1972
19 pressings11 countriesPop RockRock
Fresh was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Fresh
11 pressings came out in 1972, 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
November 13, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11123
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11123-Z6• 1 ✲Runout A variant 1
ST-11123-B•Z-3•• 2 ✲Runout B variant 1
ST-11123-A•Z-3• 2 ✲Runout A variant 2
ST-11123-B•Z-3• 2 ✲Runout B variant 2
US
November 13, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11123
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-11123 Z1 #1 0Runout A
ST-11123 Z1 #1 0Runout B
ST 1-11123Label A
ST 2-11123Label B
UK
November 13, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records E-ST 11123
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
E ST1 11123-1 CRunout side A
E ST2 11123-1 RRunout side B
E-ST1 11123Label side A
E-ST2 11123Label side B
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11123
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11123
- 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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-11123First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-11123First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Capitol Records 1 C 062-81 330First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Capitol Records 1 C 062-81 330LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1972 | Japan | Capitol Records ECP-80707First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Capitol Records ECP-80707First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 062-81330First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Capitol Records ST 11123First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records ST-611123LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records ST-511123LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1972 | UK | Capitol Records E-ST 11123First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records ST-11123First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records ST-11123First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records ST-11123First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Argentina | Capitol Records ST-11123LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Capitol Records 71123 / Capitol Records SW 71123LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1I Wanna Be With You3:05
- A2Goin' Nowhere Tonight2:30
- A3Let's Pretend3:42
- A4Every Way I Can2:44
- A5I Reach For The Light4:01
- B1Nobody Knows2:19
- B2It Seemed So Easy3:53
- B3Might As Well2:25
- B4If You Change Your Mind3:59
- B5Drivin' Around3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fresh are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Fresh are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1972 and 1978.
When was Fresh first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST-11123, released November 13, 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Fresh is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-11123, E-ST 11123, 1 C 062-81 330, ECP-80707) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-11123-A #2 ·─◁ and ST-11123-B #2 ·─◁. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fresh 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.
