Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 7061
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7061 ASide A etched
7061 B-2Side B etched
Vinyl pressings
Free
by Chicago · 1970
32 pressings19 countriesFunkClassic RockRockFunk / Soul
Free 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
1 pressing came out in 1970, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 7061First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Australia | CBS BA-2218067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Columbia 4-453317", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Europe | CBS CBS 70617", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | France | CBS CBS 70617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Greece | CBS BA 3013087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | India | CBS 4-453317", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Italy | CBS CBS 70617", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Columbia 4-453317", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | CBS/Sony CBSA 821007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Mexico | CBS 67787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | New Zealand | CBS BA 4613397", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Scandinavia | CBS CBS 70617", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1971 | Scandinavia | CBS CBS 70617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | South Africa | Date Records DA.597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia 4 453317", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | CBS 70617", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Portugal | CBS CBS 70617", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Thailand | Not On Label (Chicago (2)) 4-453317", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AFree2:17
- BFree Country5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Free are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Free are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Free first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Germany. One of them is CBS 7061.
How do I tell if my copy of Free is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7061) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7061 A and 7061 B-2. 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.
