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Frank Ocean – Channel Orange
2025 · US · Blonded · Vinyl LP Album Reissue Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 12, 2026
- MMint
- $196.54
- NMNear Mint
- $175.85
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $134.48
- VGVery Good
- $93.10
- G+Good Plus
- $51.72
- GGood
- $31.03
- FFair
- $20.69
- PPoor
- $10.34
81 copies listed on Discogs from $77.43.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- BLNDD 0000-A NT 2060316 283560E1BLNDD 0000-A NT 2063834 283560E1BLNDD 0000-A NT 2063848 283560E1BLNDD 0000-A NT 283560E1 02343667 2065711BLNDD 0000-A NT 02347163 283560E1 2060314
- Runout — side B
- BLNDD 0000-B NT 2060303 283560E2BLNDD 0000-B NT 2060305 283560E2BLNDD 0000-B NT 2064926 283560E2BLNDD 0000-B NT 283560E2 02348168 2346772BLNDD 0000-B NT 283560E2 2060303BLNDD 0000-B NT 1986342 283560E2
- Runout — side C
- BLNDD 0000-C NT 2064543 283560E3BLNDD 0000-C NT 2063486 283560E3 2̶0̶6̶0̶2̶3̶5̶BLNDD 0000-C NT 2060296 283560E3BLNDD 0000-C NT 02343842 283560E3 2060296BLNDD 0000-C NT 283560E3 2060296BLNDD 0000-C NT 1986336 283560E3
- Runout — side D
- BLNDD 0000-D NT 1986337 283560E4BLNDD 0000-D NT 2060324 283560E4BLNDD 0000-D NT 2069844 283560E4BLNDD 0000-D NT 283560E4 02351083 2349809BLNDD 0000-D NT 283560E4 02348053 2346545BLNDD 0000-D NT 2063846 283560E4
- Barcode (Stickered, text)
- 8 10126 90741 7
- Barcode (Stickered, scanned)
- 810126907417
- Other
- Guardian Advisory
- Lacquer Cut At
- Townsend Mastering
- Plated At
- GZ Media
Specifications
- Artist
- Frank Ocean
- Genre
- Hip Hop, Funk / Soul, Pop
- Style
- Contemporary R&B, Soul
- Year
- 2025
- Label
- Blonded
- Catalog number
- BLNDD 0000
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 8 10126 90741 7
Tracklist
- A1Start0:45
- A2Thinkin Bout You3:20
- A3Fertilizer0:39
- A4Sierra Leone2:28
- A5Sweet Life4:22
- A6Not Just Money0:59
- B7Super Rich Kids5:04
- B8Pilot Jones3:04
- B9Crack Rock3:44
- C10Pyramids9:52
- C11Lost3:54
- C12Monks3:20
- D13Bad Religion2:55
- D14Pink Matter4:28
- D15Forrest Gump3:14
- D16End2:14
About this record
The 2025 Blonded pressing of Channel Orange arrives as the first official vinyl release directly from Frank Ocean's label, stamped with catalogue BLNDD 0000 and pressed in Canada. Four distinct runout matrices (NT 2060316, 2060303, 2064543, 1986337) across the sides reveal hand-etched catalogue codes paired with machine-engraved plant identifiers—a detail absent from the bootleg German pressings that preceded it since 2012.
Condition stratification is severe here: a Mint copy commands 196.54 USD while a VG pressing settles at 93.1 USD, a spread that reflects both scarcity and the audio content variance between early and later 2025 runs.
What drives its value
The 2025 Blonded reissue trades on exclusivity and content specificity rather than original-pressing cachet. Eighty-one copies are currently listed for sale, with the lowest asking price at 77.43 USD—well below the VG grade estimate of 93.1 USD, signaling either aggressive pricing or condition-driven discounting.
The Mint-to-VG+ spread (196.54 USD down to 134.48 USD) reflects the gatefold's vulnerability to handling; even minor wear erodes value sharply. Among 17640 collectors who own it, 7575 still want a copy, indicating sustained demand despite the 2025 release date.
This reissue differs materially from the 2012–2013 German bootlegs: the Street Fighter sound effects are absent from track A1, and 'Pink Matter' omits a specific lyrical line, making pressing identification critical for buyers seeking the intended mix.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Blonded label imprint and catalogue BLNDD 0000 on the jacket and label. The four runout strings (BLNDD 0000-A through -D) each pair a hand-etched catalogue code with machine-engraved plant code (283560E1–E4) and a unique NT identifier.
The Side C runout (2064543) contains a struck-through variant code (2060235), a manufacturing quirk that distinguishes this batch. The gatefold jacket houses alternative artwork and includes a barcode sticker; rear shrinkwrap is printed "MADE IN CANADA." Grade by examining groove wear, surface noise, and jacket creasing: Mint assumes unplayed condition with crisp gatefold; NM allows minimal signs of handling; VG+ permits light surface marks audible only in quiet passages; VG shows visible groove wear and consistent surface noise.
Play track A1 ('Start') to confirm the absence of Street Fighter menu sounds, and track D14 ('Pink Matter') to verify the missing lyrical phrase—both confirm the early 2025 pressing rather than later December reissues.
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Listen
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Release notes
This is the first official pressing of 'Channel Orange', available exclusively on Blonded.co. Probably 180 grams but not advertised as such.
Housed in a gatefold jacket, with alternative artwork. Barcode sticker and "MADE IN CANADA" printed on rear shrinkwrap.
The "Street Fighter" game character selection menu sound effects are missing from the A1 track "Start" on this release. They are present on some of represses that appeared after Dec 2025.
'White' is not included on this release but is present on some versions issued in Dec 2025 Tracks are numbered sequentially, regardless of side.
Not to be confused with a visually similar pressing with different audio content. This pressing does not include the line ".. and the peaches and the mangos that you could sell for me.. " on track D14, 'Pink Matter'
In the runouts, the catalog number and NT are hand-etched, the rest is machine-engraved. In the runouts for Side C, variant 3: "2060235" is struck through.
Blonded ©&℗ 2024
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the price range for this 2025 Blonded pressing?
A Mint copy is estimated at 196.54 USD, while a VG+ grades at 134.48 USD and a VG at 93.1 USD according to the price guide. The lowest asking price currently listed is 77.43 USD, typically reflecting either a lower grade or aggressive seller pricing. These are guide estimates; actual market prices vary by condition and seller.
How do I distinguish this 2025 pressing from the earlier German bootlegs?
The 2025 Blonded pressing omits the Street Fighter game character selection menu sound effects from track A1 ('Start'), which are present on some represses issued after December 2025. Additionally, 'Pink Matter' (track D14) on this pressing does not include the lyrical line about peaches and mangos. The catalogue number is BLNDD 0000, not FRANKOCEANLP002 as on the 2012–2013 German versions. Check the runout matrix for the NT identifiers (2060316, 2060303, 2064543, 1986337) to confirm the Blonded pressing.
What does the hand-etched runout detail mean for authenticity?
The catalogue number and NT code in the runouts are hand-etched rather than fully machine-pressed, a labour-intensive step that signals official pressing care. The remaining plant identifiers (283560E1–E4) are machine-engraved. This mixed technique is documented in the release notes and serves as a verification marker; bootlegs typically omit or vary this detail. Side C includes a struck-through variant code (2060235), another manufacturing signature of this batch.
Is this pressing worth buying as an investment?
The steep condition-based price drop (Mint at 196.54 USD versus VG at 93.1 USD) indicates that this pressing's value hinges almost entirely on physical state. With 81 copies currently for sale and 7575 collectors still wanting one against 17640 who own it, supply is tight relative to demand. However, the December 2025 reissues with corrected audio content may eventually dilute collectibility. Buy for the specific audio mix of this early 2025 run, not as a speculative asset.
Why is the gatefold jacket important to grading?
The gatefold is housed in alternative artwork and is susceptible to creasing, seam splitting, and paper wear—all of which lower the overall grade. A Mint gatefold must show no spine crease, flat seams, and pristine printing; even minor handling typically downgrades to NM or VG+. Since the lowest-priced copy is 77.43 USD and VG is estimated at 93.1 USD, jacket condition often accounts for the difference between a playable copy and a collectible one. Always inspect the gatefold's corners and seams when assessing condition.