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Data as of Aug 21, 2026
Fridge – Lign
1998 · UK · Output · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 21, 2026
- MMint
- $5.97
- NMNear Mint
- $5.34
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $4.09
- VGVery Good
- $2.83
- G+Good Plus
- $1.57
- GGood
- $0.94
- FFair
- $0.63
- PPoor
- $0.31
14 copies listed on Discogs from $3.23.
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.
Offers · 1
- $4ref VA-YPS72Media VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇩🇪 Ships from Germany
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Barcode (Text)
- 5 019148 716136
- Barcode (String)
- 5019148716136
Specifications
- Artist
- Fridge
- Genre
- Electronic, Rock
- Style
- Post Rock
- Year
- 1998
- Label
- Output
- Catalog number
- OPR11
- Country
- UK
- Barcode
- 5 019148 716136
Tracklist
- A1Lign0:18
- A2For Force4:20
- BMust Be Magic5:23
- Written-By, Performer, Producer
- Fridge
About this record
Fridge's Lign arrives as a three-track 7-inch single pressed in the UK on Output in 1998, with production notes crediting Sam's Room as the recording studio and mixing location. The release notes reveal an unusual timeline: the A-side tracks were captured in September 1997, while the B-side material dates back to August 1996, making this a composite of sessions separated by over a year.
At 14 copies currently listed for sale, the market snapshot shows modest but steady circulation for a post-rock artifact from the Output label's catalogue.
What drives its value
Lign trades in a narrow price band that reflects its status as a minor label 7-inch from the late 1990s UK post-rock underground. A Mint copy commands 5.97 USD, while the most common asking price sits at 3.23 USD—a gap that underscores the importance of condition on this pressing.
The VG+ grade is valued at 4.09 USD, and even a VG copy holds 2.83 USD, showing that playable copies retain modest collector interest. With 233 community members reporting ownership against 43 want-list entries, the ratio signals that Lign is held but not urgently sought; the 14 active listings suggest stock moves slowly.
As an original UK pressing on a small independent, it occupies a niche above bootlegs but below major-label reissues in the secondary market.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number OPR11 on the Output label and the barcode present on the sleeve. The release notes printed on the packaging will reference Sam's Room as the recording and mixing location, with specific month-year credits for each track: A1 and A2 from September 1997, and B-side from August 1996.
The dead-wax matrix string, if legible, will further verify the pressing plant and original stamping; inspect the runout groove under bright light to read any plant codes or matrix identifiers. The 7-inch format at 45 RPM should be confirmed by the label itself and the vinyl weight.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under a light source for hairline scratches, scuffs, or dust accumulation; a Mint copy will show no signs of play, while VG+ allows only light surface marks not audible during playback. Sleeve condition should be assessed separately from vinyl, as cardboard sleeves from independent labels often show edge wear or discoloration independent of the record's state.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Written, performed and produced in Sams Room. Tracks A1 & A2: recorded and mixed September 1997. Track B: recorded and mixed August 1996.
Made in England.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for this pressing?
The catalogue number is OPR11, printed on the Output label and typically found on the sleeve as well. This identifier distinguishes Lign from other Output releases and is essential for confirming you have the correct pressing.
Why do the release notes mention two different recording dates?
The A-side tracks (A1 and A2) were recorded and mixed in September 1997, while the B-side was recorded and mixed in August 1996. This means the single combines material from two separate sessions separated by more than a year, a practice not uncommon in independent labels when compiling material for a single release.
What should I expect to pay for a VG+ copy?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 4.09 USD. This represents a record that shows light signs of play but remains sonically clean and visually acceptable to most collectors. The lowest asking price currently observed is 3.23 USD, indicating some sellers price below guide value.
How many copies are typically available on the market?
At the time of this snapshot, 14 copies were listed for sale across major platforms. This modest supply, combined with 233 community members reporting ownership, suggests the pressing had a limited but steady original run and now circulates slowly in the secondary market.
What is the difference in value between a Mint and VG copy?
A Mint copy is valued at 5.97 USD while a VG copy is valued at 2.83 USD. The spread reflects how condition-sensitive this 7-inch is; even light play and surface marks noticeably reduce its price, making preservation important if you plan to resell.