Vinyl pressings
by Boney M. · 1985
Young, Free And Single 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.
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 3 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.
020 601839 A-1 IIRunout side A, variant 1
020 601 839 B-1Runout side B, variant 1
020 601839 A-1Runout side A, variant 2
020 601 839 B-1 IIRunout side B, variant 2
020 601839 A-4Runout side A (Var. 1)
020 601 839 B-1 IIRunout side B (Var. 1)
020 601839 A-4Runout side A (Var. 2)
020 601 839 B-1Runout side B (Var. 2)
601839 A-4Runout side A, etched
S 601 839 ALabel side A
020 DS 107604 A-4 IIIRunout A, etched - variant 1
020 DS 107604 B-1 IIIRunout B, etched - variant 1
107604 A-4 IIRunout A, etched - variant 2
107 604 B-1 IIRunout B, etched - variant 2
601839 A-4Runout side A, etched
S 601 839 ALabel side A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Philippines | Hansa HSA-016First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Ariola F-601.839First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Ariola A-107.604First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Ariola A-107.604First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | Hansa 601 839 / Hansa 601839-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Hansa 601 839First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1985 | Europe | Hansa 601 839 / Hansa 601839-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Hansa 601 839 / Hansa 601839-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single, Mispress | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single, Mispress |
| 1985 | Europe | Hansa 601 839 / Hansa 601839-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single, White Label |
| 1985 | Europe | Hansa 107 604 / Hansa 107 604-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Mexico | Ariola SL-715212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | UK | Carrere CART 38412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Carrere CAR 384 / Hansa CAR 3847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Carrere CART 38412", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Atlantic P-20607", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
19 vinyl pressings of Young, Free And Single are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1985 and 1987.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, Philippines, Spain. One of them is Hansa 601 839, released August 1985.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 601 839, 107 604, HSA-016, F-601.839) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 020 601839 A-1 II and 020 601 839 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
