UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9242
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 9242 A 1EM ARUNRun-out side A
ILPS 9242 B1E MRun-out side B
ILPS.9242-ALabel side A
ILPS.9242-BLabel side B
Stomu Yamash'ta's East WindFreedom Is Frightening
Vinyl pressings
Freedom Is Frightening
by Stomu Yamash'ta's East Wind · 1973
10 pressings6 countriesJazz-RockJazzRock
Freedom Is Frightening was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Freedom Is Frightening
4 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9242Island Records ILPS.9242
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 9242 A-3U G D KHRunout side A, variant 1
ILPS 9242 B-3U HRunout side B, variant 1
ILPS 9242 A-3U A 1 KHRunout side A, variant 2
ILPS 9242 B-3U CD 1Runout side B, variant 2
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 87 703 IT
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S 87703 A-2 Made in GermanyRunout A, stamped
S 87703 B-1 Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped
Italy
1973- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 19242
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | Island Records 87 703 ITFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Italy | Island Records ILPS 19242First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9242First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9242 / Island Records ILPS.9242First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | EMI 2C 066-95971LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | Island Records 87.703-ILP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Island Records ILS-80913LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Island Records ILS-80913LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Island Records ORL 8497LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Island Records ILPS 9242 / Island Records ILPS.9242LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Freedom Is Frightening8:48
- A2Rolling Nuns7:06
- B1Pine On The Horizon11:44
- B2Wind Words6:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Freedom Is Frightening are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Freedom Is Frightening are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1977.
When was Freedom Is Frightening first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, Germany, Italy. One of them is Island Records ILPS 9242.
How do I tell if my copy of Freedom Is Frightening is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ILPS 9242, 87 703 IT, ILPS 19242) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ILPS 9242 A 1EM ARUN and ILPS 9242 B1E M. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Freedom Is Frightening 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.