Italy
1991- Label and catalog number
- Baia Degli Angeli B.D.A. 004
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
BDA 004 ASide A
BDA 004 BSide B
AnticoWe Need Freedom
Vinyl pressings
We Need Freedom
by Antico · 1991
12 pressings5 countriesTechnoElectronic
We Need Freedom was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 We Need Freedom
11 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Italy
1991- Label and catalog number
- Baia Degli Angeli B.D.A. 005
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
BDA 005 ARun-Out Groove Side A
BDA 005 BRun-Out Groove Side B
Italy
1991- Label and catalog number
- Baia Degli Angeli B.D.A. 005
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
BDA 005 ARun-Out Groove Side A
BDA 005 BRun-Out Groove Side B
Benelux
1991- Label and catalog number
- Media Records Benelux MB 1005
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MB-1005/A etA-Side
MB-1005/B etB-Side
France
1991- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 9309
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
9309 AA-side runout groove
9309 BB-side runout groove
France
1991- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 9309Flarenasch 9309
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Benelux | Media Records Benelux MB 1005First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | France | Flarenasch 9309First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | France | Carrere 9309 / Flarenasch 9309First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Italy | Baia Degli Angeli B.D.A. 004First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | Italy | Baia Degli Angeli B.D.A. 005First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | Italy | Baia Degli Angeli B.D.A. 005First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1991 | Scandinavia | Power Dance PDR 42009First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | Scandinavia | Power Dance PDR 42008First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1991 | Scandinavia | Power Dance PDR 42009First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1991 | Spain | Max Music NM470MAFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Spain | Max Music NM-489-MA / Max Music NM 489 MAFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Baia Degli Angeli BDA 00412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1We Need Freedom (Twilight Zone)5:30
- A2We Need Freedom (Bonus Beat)1:20
- B1We Need Freedom (Red Zone)5:05
- B2We Need Freedom (Sigla Mix)0:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of We Need Freedom are there?
12 vinyl pressings of We Need Freedom are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was We Need Freedom first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Italy, Benelux, France, Scandinavia and more. One of them is Baia Degli Angeli B.D.A. 004.
How do I tell if my copy of We Need Freedom is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B.D.A. 004, B.D.A. 005, MB 1005, 9309) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BDA 004 A and BDA 004 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is We Need Freedom 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.