Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 045
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Ⓟ1970 H70 ⬦Z A1 00 2310 045 S1Runout side A ["A1" tilted 90° left)
Ⓟ1970 H70 ⬦Z E 00 2310 045 S2Runout side B ["E" tilted 90° left]
Bert Kaempfert & His OrchestraFree And Easy
Vinyl pressings
Free And Easy
by Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra · 1970
11 pressings10 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Free And Easy was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 And Easy
10 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 045
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75234
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 1 2 5 2 4 3 2 1 vRunout side A
7 1 2 5 2 5 3 2 1 vRunout side B
7-12524Label side A
7-12525◆Label side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75234
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
7 1 2 5 2 4 3 2Stamped Side A
7 1 2 5 2 5 3 5Stamped Side B
7-12524Label Side A
7-12525*Label Side B
Argentina
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310045
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 045
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | Polydor 2310045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Australia | Polydor 2310 045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | Decca DL 75234First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2310 045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Italy | Polydor 2310 045 LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Polydor 2310 045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2310 045 / Polydor 2310.045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 2310 045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Decca DL 75234First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Decca DL 75234First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Chile | Polydor 2310 045LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Love Theme From "You Can't Win 'Em All"3:26
- A2I'm In Love2:42
- A3Hit The Open Road3:26
- A4Over The Rainbow3:29
- A5Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)3:30
- A6Flight To Mecca2:28
- B1Free And Easy3:08
- B2Magic Moments2:59
- B3Gone With The Wind3:20
- B4Wait For Me3:14
- B5Laura2:55
- B6Susan3:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Free And Easy are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Free And Easy are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Free And Easy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Germany, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is Polydor 2310 045.
How do I tell if my copy of Free And Easy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2310 045, DL 75234, 2310045, 2310 045 L) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Ⓟ1970 H70 ⬦Z A1 00 2310 045 S1 and Ⓟ1970 H70 ⬦Z E 00 2310 045 S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Free And Easy 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.
