Germany
September 1998- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Music ZYX 8859R-12
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZYX 8859R-12 A SST 45 UPMRunout side A
ZYX 8859R-12 B SST 33 UPMRunout side B
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Vinyl pressings
Free
by Bacon Popper · 1998
15 pressings7 countriesHouseElectronic
Free was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 Free
10 pressings came out in 1998, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Canada
1998- Label and catalog number
- J.C. Music JC-12101
- Format
- 12"
Europe
1998- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Music ZYX 8859-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZYX-8859-12-A1Side A Runout
ZYX-8859-12-B1Side B Runout
Europe
1998- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Music ZYX 8859-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Dark Orange Marbled
- Runout / matrix
ZYX - 8859 - 12 - A1Runout side A
ZYX - 8859 - 12 - B1Runout side B
France
1998- Label and catalog number
- Hot Tracks SHT 3419-6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Music ZYX 8859-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Olive Green Marbled
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Canada | J.C. Music JC-12101First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Europe | ZYX Music ZYX 8859-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1998 | Europe | ZYX Music ZYX 8859-12First year12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1998 | France | Hot Tracks SHT 3419-6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1998 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8859-12First year12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1998 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8859-12First year12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1998 | Italy | Snap & Shake S&S 2002First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1998 | Italy | CHR CHR 012First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-578First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8859R-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1999 | Italy | Megahit Records SAIME 91002-112" | 12" |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Germany | Acalwan ACA 9947-1212" | 12" |
| 2009 | Italy | Snap & Shake S&S 201612" | 12" |
| 2009 | Germany | Submental Records SMR 065-1212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Pro DJ International PDJ7106912" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AFree (Smoked Mix)5:10
- BFree (Cold Cuts Mix)5:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Free are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Free are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1998 and 2009.
When was Free first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in Germany, Canada, Europe, France and more. One of them is ZYX Music ZYX 8859R-12, released September 1998.
How do I tell if my copy of Free is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZYX 8859R-12, JC-12101, ZYX 8859-12, SHT 3419-6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZYX 8859R-12 A SST 45 UPM and ZYX 8859R-12 B SST 33 UPM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Free 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.