Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL-1861
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Don Shirley TrioWater Boy / Freedom (I'm On My Way)
Vinyl pressings
Water Boy / Freedom (I'm On My Way)
by Don Shirley Trio · 1960
14 pressings4 countriesJazz-FunkJazzFolkWorld
Water Boy / Freedom (I'm On My Way) was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Water Boy / Freedom (I'm On My Way)
1 pressing came out in 1960, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | London Records HL-1861First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Canada | Cadence 13927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLA 93917" | 7" |
| 1961 | US | Cadence 13927", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Cadence 13927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Cadence 13927", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Cadence 13927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Cadence 13927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Cadence 13927", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | US | Cadence 13927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Cadence 13927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Cadence 13927", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1962 | US | Cadence 13927", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Barnaby Records B 5127", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWater Boy2:56
- BFreedom (I'm On My Way)3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Water Boy / Freedom (I'm On My Way) are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Water Boy / Freedom (I'm On My Way) are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1960 and 1962.
When was Water Boy / Freedom (I'm On My Way) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in Australia. One of them is London Records HL-1861.
How do I tell if my copy of Water Boy / Freedom (I'm On My Way) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HL-1861) 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 Water Boy / Freedom (I'm On My Way) 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.
