US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31119
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o PAL 311191A SA Side
o PBL 311191A SB SIde
Vinyl pressings
Freakin' At The Freakers Ball
by Shel Silverstein · 1972
17 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesSpeechRockFunk / Soul
Freakin' At The Freakers Ball 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 Freakin' At The Freakers Ball
8 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 5 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31119
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PAL 31119-1B T oRunout side A
PBL 31119-1B T oRunout side B
AL 31119Label side A
BL 31119Label side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31119
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PAL 31119-1CA Side etched Variant 1
PBL 31119-1CB Side etched Variant 1
o [small oval o]A Side stamped Variant 1
o [small oval o]B Side stamped Variant 1
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31119
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PAL 31119-1C o [small oval o] 2A Side etched Variant 2
PBL 31119-1C o [small oval o] 2 A5B Side etched Variant 2
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS 65452CBS S 65452
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 65452 A1 7 ARunout side A
S 65452 B1 9 ARunout side B
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31119
- 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 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia KC 31119First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Malaysia | Columbia KC 31119First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS S 65452 / CBS KC 31119First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | CBS 65452 / CBS S 65452First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Columbia C 31119LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Columbia KC 31119First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Columbia KC 31119First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Columbia KC 31119First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Columbia KC 31119First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPL 178LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPL 178LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Columbia 7-311197", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Embassy S CBS 31766 / CBS S CBS 31766LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | CBS S 65452LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia PC-31119LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Columbia PC-31119LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia C 31119 / Columbia 31119LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Thumbsucker4:25
- A2I Got Stoned And I Missed It3:07
- A3Sahra Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take The Garbage Out2:45
- A4Stacy Brown Got Two3:48
- A5Polly In A Porny2:50
- A6Freakin' At The Freakers Ball3:19
- B1All About You3:01
- B2Don't Give A Dose To The One You Love Most3:10
- B3The Peace Proposal1:30
- B4Masochistic Baby1:35
- B5Liberated Lady 19993:17
- B6The Man Who Got No Sign5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Freakin' At The Freakers Ball are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Freakin' At The Freakers Ball are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Freakin' At The Freakers Ball first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Canada, Malaysia and more. One of them is Columbia KC 31119.
How do I tell if my copy of Freakin' At The Freakers Ball is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KC 31119, 65452, S 65452) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, o PAL 311191A S and o PBL 311191A S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Freakin' At The Freakers Ball 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.