UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12677
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR.41325Label side A
XDR.41326Label side B
Crispian St. PetersFree Spirit
Vinyl pressings
Free Spirit
by Crispian St. Peters · 1967
11 pressings8 countriesFolk RockRock
Free Spirit was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Spirit
10 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 7 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 12677
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XDR.41325Label side A
XDR.41325Label side B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Jamie 1344
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
side one: JCSP - 15
side two: JCSP - 16
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Jamie 1344
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
J-CPS-15Label side A
J-CPS-16Label side B
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records L. 2523
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 25 313
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | London Records L. 2523First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Decca DL 25 313First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Decca DL 25 313First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Decca AT 15084First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Decca DEC.431First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | South Africa | Decca FM.7376First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Decca F.12677First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Decca F 12677First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Jamie 1344First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Jamie 1344First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca Y73757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFree Spirit
- BI'm Always Crying
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Free Spirit are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Free Spirit are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Free Spirit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Decca F.12677.
How do I tell if my copy of Free Spirit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.12677, F 12677, 1344, L. 2523) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XDR.41325 and XDR.41326. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Free Spirit 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.