UK
March 1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 1838Philips 6006 008
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6006008 1F // 1▽ 420 1 1 4A-side stamped
6006008 2F // 1▽ 420 1 1 8B-side stamped
6006 008.1Side A, label
6006 008.2Side B, label
Blue MinkGood Morning Freedom
Vinyl pressings
Good Morning Freedom
by Blue Mink · 1970
24 pressings20 countriesPop RockRockFunk / SoulPop
Good Morning Freedom 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 Good Morning Freedom
19 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 17 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
- Philips BF 1838Philips 6006 008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6006 008 1-F #1 - 420Label A
6006 008 2-F #1 - 420Label B
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF-476
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6006 008
Austria
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6006 008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6006 008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6006 008 / /5 0 A - 1Runout side A stamped
6006 008//5 1 B - 2Runout side B stamped
6006 008/ /50Label side A
6006 008/ /51Label side B
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 1838
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6006 008 1FSide A, label
6006 008 2FSide B, label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Philips BF-476First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Austria | Philips 6006 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Belgium | Philips 6006 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Canada | Philips BF 1838First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | France | Philips 6006 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Philips 6006 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Ireland | Philips EBF.1838 / Philips 6006 008First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Italy | Philips 6006 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Italy | Philips 6006 008 / Ciao 2001 6006 008First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Japan | Philips SFL-1273(M)First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Philips 6006 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Philips 6006 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Portugal | Philips 6006 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Portugal | Philips 6006 0087", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | Philips 6006 008 / Philips 6006.008First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Philips 60060087", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Germany | Philips 6006 0087", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Greece | Philips 6006 0087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Lebanon | Philips 6006 0087" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AGood Morning Freedom
- BMary Jane
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Good Morning Freedom are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Good Morning Freedom are listed here, from 20 countries.
When was Good Morning Freedom first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, Australia, Austria, Belgium and more. One of them is Philips BF 1838, released March 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Good Morning Freedom is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BF 1838, BF-476, 6006 008, EBF.1838) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6006008 1F // 1▽ 420 1 1 4 and 6006008 2F // 1▽ 420 1 1 8. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Good Morning 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.
