Germany
1999- Label and catalog number
- Formaldehyd form 073
- Format
- 12"
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Vinyl pressings
Freak It
by Studio 45 · 1999
13 pressings6 countriesHouseElectronic
Freak It was first pressed on vinyl in 1999. 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 Freak It
9 pressings came out in 1999, the album's first year, in 6 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
February 8, 1999- Label and catalog number
- Azuli Records AZNY 90Azuli Records AZULI 90
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
February 22, 1999- Label and catalog number
- Azuli Records AZNY 93Azuli Records AZULI 93
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ANZY 93 A-01-01-1Side A runout
ANZY 93 B-01-01-1Side B runout
ANZY 93 C-1-1-Side C runout
ANZY 93 D-1-1-Side D runout
US
1999- Label and catalog number
- Nervous Records NE 20371
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1999- Label and catalog number
- Nervous Records NE 20386
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
WS-CS NERVOUS 20386-ASide A runout etched
WS-CS NERVOUS 20386-BSide B runout etched
Belgium
February 22, 1999- Label and catalog number
- Legato Records LGT 5031
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | France | Feel The Rhythm FTR 4038-6First year12" | 12" |
| 1999 | France | Feel The Rhythm FTR 4038-7First year12" | 12" |
| 1999 | Germany | Formaldehyd form 073First year12" | 12" |
| 1999 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 206First year12" | 12" |
| 1999 | UK | Azuli Records AZNY 90 / Azuli Records AZULI 90Test Pressing, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Test pressing | Test Pressing, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Test pressing |
| 1999 | UK | Azuli Records 93c12", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1999 | UK | Azuli Records AZNY 93 / Azuli Records AZULI 9312", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1999 | US | Nervous Records NE 20371First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | US | Nervous Records NE 20386First year12" | 12" |
| 1999 | UK | Azuli Records AZNY 90 / Azuli Records AZULI 90First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | Belgium | Legato Records LGT 5031First year12" | 12" |
| 1999 | UK | Azuli Records AZNY 93 / Azuli Records AZULI 93First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Unknown | Not On Label (East 57th St.) NDP 00212", Single Sided, White Label | 12", Single Sided, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Freak It (Original Mix)5:12
- A2Freak It (Dirty Disco Days Mix)5:49
- B1Freak It (Pete Heller's Main Mix)10:00
- B2Freak It (Gene Farris Mix)5:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Freak It are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Freak It are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1999 and 2000.
When was Freak It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1999, in Germany, UK, US, Belgium and more. One of them is Formaldehyd form 073.
How do I tell if my copy of Freak It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use form 073, AZNY 90, AZNY 93, NE 20371) 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 Freak It 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.