Vinyl pressings
by The Gunchback Boogie Band · 1982
Funn was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
9 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 4 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.
A-1 ↔ PRLD-628-AS MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JR [Smiley Face] FK "I Say Hey" To Tony, Gerry, Phyllis, And AngieSide A Runout
A-1 ↔ PRLD-628-BS MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JR [Smiley Face] FK "It's Hot"Side B Runout
PRL D628 ASSide A Label
PRL D628 BSSide B Label
PRL D 628 ASSide A Label
PRL D 628 BSSide B Label
PRLD-8052-ASide A Runout
PRLD-8052-BSide B Runout
Herbie Jr. :) FKBoth Runouts
PRL 8052 ASSide A Label
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORKRunout Stamp Each Side
EDP [in a circle]Runout Stamp Each Side
Herbie Jr :v) FKRunout Etching Each Side
"I Say Hey" To Tony, Gerry, Phyliss, and AngieA-Side Runout Etching
PRD.1004A CRC ELRunout Side A
PRD.1004B CRC ELRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Prelude Records PRD-1004First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | France | Pathé Marconi EMI 2C 052-52.917 ZFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 12-3112First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records Ramsh-1112First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Prelude Records PRL D628First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | US | Prelude Records PRL D 551First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Prelude Records PRL 8052First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Prelude Records PRL D 628First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | US | Prelude Records PRL D 55112", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | US | Prelude Records PRL 8052First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Prelude Records PRL-D62812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
11 vinyl pressings of Funn are listed here, from 4 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Canada, France, Netherlands. One of them is Prelude Records PRL D628.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRL D628, PRL D 628, PRL 8052, PRL D 551) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-1 ↔ PRLD-628-AS MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JR [Smiley Face] FK "I Say Hey" To Tony, Gerry, Phyllis, And Angie and A-1 ↔ PRLD-628-BS MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JR [Smiley Face] FK "It's Hot". Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
