Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista 601 797
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 601 797 A-1/85 S IRunout side A, stamped
DM 601 797 B-1/85 S IRunout side B, stamped
S 601 797 ALabel side A
S 601 797 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Freeway Of Love
by Aretha Franklin · 1985
51 pressings16 countriesSoulBalladDiscoElectronic
Freeway Of Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Freeway Of Love
48 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 16 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.
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista 107 387
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 107387 A-1/85 S I IIRunout side A, variant 1
DM 107387 B-1/85 S I IIRunout side B, variant 1
DM 107387 A-1/85 S IRunout side A, variant 2
DM 107387 B-1/85 S IRunout side B, variant 2
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista 601 797
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 601 797 A-1/85 S IRunout side A, stamped
DM 601 797 B-1/85 S IRunout side B, stamped
DM 206 496 ALabel side A, misprinted label
S 601 797 BLabel side B
US
June 5, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9354
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Picture Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
SLM △ 9805 1- AS-1-9354-SA-SH1 Q R-1142 4 STERLINGSide A, Etched
AS-1-9354-SB-SH1 Q R-14425•SH1 SLM △9805-X 1-1 ⛤STERLINGSide B, Etched
UK
July 22, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 22624
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Pink
- Runout / matrix
ARIST 22694 A' S.W JAA Side
ARIST 22694 B' S.WB Side
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 12624
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
ARISTA 12624 A//1▽420 T 11 1 DB. TAPE ONE
ARISTA 12624 B//1▽420 T 11 1 DB. TAPE ONE
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 51 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s51 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Arista K-9756First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Arista AS1-9354First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Arista AD1-9355First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Arista AD1-9355First year12", Single, Misprint | 12", Single, Misprint |
| 1985 | Europe | Arista 601 797First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Arista 107 387First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Arista 601 797First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Arista 107 855-000 / SABA 107 855-000First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Greece | Arista VG 3020-ZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Greece | Arista VG 3020-Z12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Guatemala | Arista ASI-9354First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Ireland | Arista ARIST 624First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Arista X 14195First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Arista K 9756First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Panama | Arista AS1-9354First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AFreeway Of Love4:09
- BUntil You Say You Love Me4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Freeway Of Love are there?
51 vinyl pressings of Freeway Of Love are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Freeway Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is Arista 601 797.
How do I tell if my copy of Freeway Of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 601 797, 107 387, AS1-9354, ARIST 22624) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 601 797 A-1/85 S I and DM 601 797 B-1/85 S I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Freeway Of Love 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.
