US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky ZS9 2792
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BB-ZS9-2792-3Runout side A
BA-ZS9-2792-4Runout side B
BA-BF ZS9-2792-3Label side A
BA-BF ZS9-2792-4Label side B
Dan HartmanFree Ride
Vinyl pressings
Free Ride
by Dan Hartman · 1979
12 pressings6 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Free Ride was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Ride
7 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky ZS9 2792
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p BB-ZS9-2792-3 ✩ STERLINGRunout side-A
p BA-ZS9-2792-4 ✩ STERLINGRunout side-B
ZS9 2792 3 BA-BFLabel side A
ZS9 2792 4 BA-BFLabel side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky AS 731
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky ZS9 2792
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BD-ZS9-2792-3 STERLING T11Runout side-A
BD-ZS9-2792-3 STERLING T111Runout side-B
ZS9-2792-3 BA-BFLabel sides A & B
Mexico
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic SCL-45,020Blue Sky SCL-45,020
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Red
- Runout / matrix
50-52-7045A
50-52-7046B
Mexico
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic SC-71840
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Mexico | Epic SCL-45,020 / Blue Sky SCL-45,020First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Mexico | Epic SC-71840First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Philippines | CBS S-1376-BSFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Blue Sky AS 731First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Blue Sky ZS9 2792First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Blue Sky ZS9 2792First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Blue Sky ZS9 2792First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | South Africa | CBS SSC 50487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | South Africa | CBS SSC 5033 / Blue Sky SSC 50337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Zimbabwe | CBS SSC 50337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Blue Sky S SKY 85627", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | Blue Sky S SKY 12 856212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AFree Ride3:33
- BLove Strong4:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Free Ride are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Free Ride are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Free Ride first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Mexico, Philippines. One of them is Blue Sky ZS9 2792.
How do I tell if my copy of Free Ride is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZS9 2792, AS 731, SCL-45,020, SC-71840) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BB-ZS9-2792-3 and BA-ZS9-2792-4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Free Ride 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.
