UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records EIRSA 1004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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Vinyl pressings
Free
by Concrete Blonde · 1989
14 pressings9 countriesAlternative RockRock
Free was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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
12 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS-82001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
IMPEACH GEORGE BUSH.Side A runout
BURN THE WHITE HOUSE BUILD A GREEN HOUSE - WAVY GRAVY.Side B runout
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS-82001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
IRS-82001-A DMM △24569 IMPEACH GEORGE BUSH 2-1 JPSide A runout
IRS-82001-B DMM △24569-X 1-2 BURN THE WHITE HOUSE BUILD A GREEN HOUSE - WAVY GRAVYSide B runout
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Liberation Records LIB 5193I.R.S. Records IRS-82001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX252245 LIB5193 MF 1Side 1 runout
MX252246 LIB5193 MF 2Side 2 runout
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records L30035
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX252245 LIB5193 MF 1Side 1 Inner (Etched)
MX252246 LIB5193 MF 2Side 2 Inner (Etched)
Brazil
1989- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records 066 241003 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
241 003 1 03 ℗ 1989 200A Side
241 003 2 01 ℗ 1989 200B Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Liberation Records LIB 5193 / I.R.S. Records IRS-82001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Australia | I.R.S. Records L30035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Brazil | I.R.S. Records 066 241003 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | I.R.S. Records IRS-82001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | I.R.S. Records 064 24 1003 1 / I.R.S. Records 064-24 1003 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | EMI 241003 1First yearLP, Advance, Album | LP, Advance, Album |
| 1989 | Italy | I.R.S. Records 64 2410031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Mexico | I.R.S. Records LEMP-1646 EMI 2000 / EMI LEMP-1646 EMI 2000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Spain | I.R.S. Records 066 2410031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | I.R.S. Records EIRSA 1004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | I.R.S. Records IRS-82001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | I.R.S. Records IRS-82001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | US | Capitol Records B0027015-01 / I.R.S. Records IRS82001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | Capitol Records 00602488042390 / I.R.S. Records IRS82001LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- Day Side
- A1God Is A Bullet4:22
- A2Run Run Run3:59
- A3It's Only Money2:43
- A4Help Me2:40
- A5Sun2:35
- Night Side
- B1Roses Grow3:14
- B2Scene Of A Perfect Crime4:40
- B3Happy Birthday2:18
- B4Little Conversations2:48
- B5Carry Me Away3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Free are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Free are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1989 and 2025.
When was Free first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is I.R.S. Records EIRSA 1004.
How do I tell if my copy of Free is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EIRSA 1004, IRS-82001, LIB 5193, L30035) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. 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.
