US
May 13, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89547
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Sister SledgeFrankie
Vinyl pressings
Frankie
by Sister Sledge · 1985
46 pressings16 countriesDiscoFunk / SoulPop
Frankie was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Frankie
45 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 16 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
May 13, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89547
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · AR
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86882
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86882
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89547
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · AR
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89547
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · SP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 46 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s45 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Atlantic 7-89547First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Atlantic 0-86882First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Atlantic 7-89547First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Brazil | Atlantic 601.7051First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Atlantic 78 95477First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Atlantic 78 95477First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Atlantic 78 95477First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | Atlantic 786 882-0 / Atlantic A 9547 TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Atlantic 789 547-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Atlantic 789 547-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1985 | France | Atlantic 789547-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Atlantic 789547-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Ireland | Atlantic A9547 / Atlantic 789 547-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Ireland | Atlantic A9547First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Atlantic 78 9547-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Atlantic 7 895477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFrankie3:53
- BPeer Pressure3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Frankie are there?
46 vinyl pressings of Frankie are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Frankie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Atlantic 7-89547, released May 13, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Frankie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-89547, 0-86882, DMD 850, A9547T) 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 Frankie 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.
