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Frank Ocean – Channel Orange
2012 · Europe · Island Def Jam · CD Album Stereo
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Pressing identification
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- Matrix / runout
- [4 Universal logos] 06025 371 023-2 01 + 52976902MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC AMADE IN GERMANY BY EDC CMADE IN GERMANY BY EDC IMADE IN GERMANY BY EDC B
- Barcode (Text)
- 6 02537 10232 7
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 602537102327
- Rights society
- BIEM / SDRM
- Label Code
- LC 08427
- Mastering SID Code
- IFPI LV27(All variants)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 0123(Variant 1)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 0151(Variant 2)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 0147(Variant 3)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 0140(Variant 4)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 0160(Variant 5)
- Mould SID Code
- IFPI 0153(Variant 6)
- Record Company
- UMG Recordings, Inc.
- Recorded At
- Eastwest Studios
- Recorded At
- Henson Recording Studios
- Recorded At
- Manhattan Sound Recording
- Recorded At
- San Ysidro
- Recorded At
- Studio For The Talented & Gifted
- Recorded At
- Record Plant, Los Angeles
- Recorded At
- Westlake Studios
- Mixed At
- Studio For The Talented & Gifted
- Mixed At
- Mixsuite LA
Specifications
- Artist
- Frank Ocean
- Genre
- Hip Hop, Funk / Soul, Pop
- Style
- Contemporary R&B, Soul
- Year
- 2012
- Label
- Island Def Jam
- Catalog number
- 602537102327
- Country
- Europe
- Barcode
- 6 02537 10232 7
Tracklist
- 1Start0:45
- 2Thinkin Bout You3:20
- 3Fertilizer0:39
- 4Sierra Leone2:28
- 5Sweet Life4:22
- 6Not Just Money0:59
- 7Super Rich Kids5:04
- 8Pilot Jones3:04
- 9Crack Rock3:44
- 10Pyramids9:52
- 11Lost3:54
- 12White1:16
- 13Monks3:20
- 14Bad Religion2:55
- 15Pink Matter4:28
- 16Forrest Gump3:14
- 17.1End2:14
- 17.2(silence)1:30
- 17.3Golden Girl4:59
- Executive-Producer
- Everest
- Producer
- Frank Ocean
- Producer
- Malay
- Producer
- Om'Mas Keith
- Producer
- Pharrell Williams
- Mastered By
- Vlado Meller
About this record
Pressed by EDC in Germany with the matrix stamp 06025 371 023-2 01 + 52976902, this 2012 European CD edition of Channel Orange carries a gatefold sleeve and includes track 17.2, a 3:45 bonus exclusive to the physical release that extends the full track 17 to 8:43. Community demand is substantial: 1109 collectors want it against 3297 who own one, reflecting the album's cultural weight but also the relative abundance of this pressing in the secondary market.
What drives its value
The European CD pressing sits in a stable mid-catalog position. Among the 3297 collectors who own this title, the want-to-have ratio of 1109 to 3297 signals steady but not acute scarcity.
The gatefold packaging and the exclusive bonus track on track 17.2 (running 3:45 within the 8:43 full track) anchor its appeal to physical-format buyers seeking the complete package. Island Def Jam's 2012 release on catalogue 602537102327 represents the primary European distribution; the EDC Germany pressing plant mark in the dead wax confirms manufacturing provenance.
Community rating of 4.43 across 403 votes reflects consistent collector satisfaction, though without price-guide data, market value cannot be quantified here. Condition and packaging integrity (gatefold preservation) drive secondary-market pricing on this format.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the catalogue number 602537102327 on the back cover and barcode. The dead-wax matrix reads 06025 371 023-2 01 + 52976902 across the four discs, with the plant code MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC stamped separately on each (variants A, C, I noted).
The gatefold sleeve must be intact; check that track 17 contains the bonus segment starting at 3:45, confirming you hold the physical edition rather than a streaming-only or digital remaster. The Island Def Jam copyright line reads ℗ © 2012 The Island Def Jam Music Group, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. Look for the EU manufacturing statement on the back.
Grading should account for gatefold crease, disc surface (hairlines vs deep scratches), and booklet condition; CDs in this era are prone to disc rot, so play-test if possible.
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Release notes
The CD is packaged in a gatefold sleeve. Track 17.2 is an exclusive bonus track to the physical edition of the album and starts at 3:45; the total duration for track 17 is 8:43.
Produced (by Om'Mas Keith) for The Analog Genius Corporation, (by Pharrell) for The Neptunes.
Recorded at: East West Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA Henson Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA Manhattan Sound Recording, New York, NY San Ysidro, Beverly Hills, CA Studio for the Talented & Gifted, Los Angeles, CA The Record Plant, Hollywood, CA Westlake Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA Mixed at: Studio for the Talented & Gifted, Los Angeles, CA The Mix Suite, Los Angeles, CA Mastered at Masterdisk Studios, New York, NY
Publishers: André 3000 (André Benjamin): WeDontPlayEvenWhenWerePlayin! Songs LLC (BMG/ Chrysalis) Frank Ocean (Christopher Breaux): Heavens Research LP / Bug Music (BMI) James Fauntleroy: Fauntleroy Music / Almo Music (ASCAP) J. Ryan "Malay" Ho: © 2012 Bughouse (ASCAP) / Bhamboo Music Publishing (ASCAP) Thebe Kgositsile: RandomBlackDude (BMI) Monte Neuble: D-nique Publishing (BMI) Tyler Okonma: Golf Wang Steak Sauce / Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI) Micah Otano: Music 4 Mataya (SESAC) Reginal Perry: Publishing Designee (EMI) Shea Taylor: Downtown DLJ Songs (ASCAP) Pharrell Williams: EMI April Music, Inc. obo itself & More Water from Nazareth (BMI)
Management for Four Strikes Inc.
"Super Rich Kids" contains an interpolation of "Real Love" written by M. Morales, M. Rooney, K. Robinson, N. Robinson Jr. & R. Hammond, published by Hot Butter Milk Music, Inc. administered by BMG Gold Songs (ASCAP)/First Priority Music administered by BMG Platinum Songs (BMI)/Dreamworld Pudding administered by Bughouse [all rights administered by BMG Rights Management (US)]/ Songs of Universal Inc. (BMI)/ Second Generation Rooney Tunes, Inc. (BMI)/Swing Beat Songs (BMI) "Lost" contains dialogue from "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas". Courtesy of Universal Studios Licensing LLC. "Pink Matter" contains audio clip from "The Last Dragon". © 1985 Tristar Pictures, Inc. All rights reserved courtesy of Tristar Pictures
André 3000 appears courtesy of Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment Lalah Hathaway appears courtesy of Stax Records John Mayer appears courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Tyler, The Creator appears courtesy of Odd Future Records
℗ © 2012 The Island Def Jam Music Group, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Made in the EU.
Title stylized as "channel ORANGE" on release.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I confirm I have the German pressing and not another European variant?
Check the dead-wax matrix on each disc: it should read 06025 371 023-2 01 + 52976902, followed by MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC and a letter (A, C, or I). The catalogue number 602537102327 and the Island Def Jam label on the spine also confirm this release. The back cover states Made in the EU, but only the German EDC pressings carry the specific plant code.
Does this CD include the bonus track?
Yes. Track 17.2 is exclusive to the physical edition and begins at 3:45; the full track 17 runs 8:43. If your copy skips this segment or shows only a shorter track 17, you may have a streaming version or a different pressing variant. The release notes confirm this bonus is physical-only.
What makes the gatefold packaging important?
The gatefold sleeve is part of the original 2012 design and distinguishes this from standard jewel-case reissues. Collectors value intact gatefolds because they are prone to creasing and splitting during storage and shipping. A damaged gatefold significantly reduces appeal and resale value compared to a pristine copy.
How many people own this pressing versus want it?
Community data shows 3297 collectors have it and 1109 want it. This 1109-to-3297 ratio suggests the pressing is reasonably available but still sought after, typical of a major-label 2012 release that sold well but remains collectible.
Is this the original 2012 release or a reissue?
This is the original 2012 European pressing on Island Def Jam, catalogue 602537102327, manufactured by EDC in Germany. The ℗ © 2012 copyright and the original gatefold design confirm it is not a later reissue. Later pressings may differ in plant code, catalogue variant, or packaging.