US
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-176
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CL 7948Side A Label
CL 7997Side B Label
BuckwheatSimple Song Of Freedom
Vinyl pressings
Simple Song Of Freedom
by Buckwheat · 1971
10 pressings6 countriesFunk / SoulFolkWorld& Country
Simple Song Of Freedom was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Simple Song Of Freedom
5 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-176
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · PH - Philips Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CL-7948-1-1-1 P.R.Runout, Side A, etched
CL 7949-1-11 P.R.Runout, Side B, etched
CL 7948 PHSide A Label
CL 7949 PHSide B Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-176-DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-176 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL-9908
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | London Records HL-9908First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | London Records 45-176First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | London Records 45-176-DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | London Records 45-176First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | London Records 45-176 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | Canada | London Records L. 1767", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Italy | London Records HL 103677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Venezuela | London Records 20747", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | London Records HLU 10367 / London American Recordings HLU 103677", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Australia | London Records HL-99087", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASimple Song Of Freedom3:09
- BI Got To Boogie2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Simple Song Of Freedom are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Simple Song Of Freedom are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Simple Song Of Freedom first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Australia. One of them is London Records 45-176.
How do I tell if my copy of Simple Song Of Freedom is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-176, 45-176-DJ, 45-176 DJ, HL-9908) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CL 7948 and CL 7997. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Simple Song Of 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.