US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1573
- Format
- LP, Album · CTH
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-701995CTHLabel, side A
ST-A-701996CTHLabel, side B
Eddie HarrisFree Speech
Vinyl pressings
Free Speech
by Eddie Harris · 1970
11 pressings6 countriesJazz-RockJazz-FunkJazz
Free Speech 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 Speech
10 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 5 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1573
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-701995-A A MO AT Δ15255 QB WSide 1 Runout Variant 2 Etched
ST-A-701995-A A MO AT Δ15255-X QB WSide 2 Runout Variant 2 Etched
ST-A-701995-MOSide A Label
ST-A-701996-MOSide B Label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1573
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · RI - Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S.TA-701995-B-1-1-1 AT aB PR WRunout side A
ST.A.701996-B 1-1-1 AT PR aB WRunout side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1573
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PR
- Runout / matrix
ST.A.701995-A AT 1 aB W TRunout side A
ST.A.701996-A AT 1 aB W TRunout side B
ST-A-701995 PRLabel side A
ST-A-701996 PRLabel side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1573
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-701995-ASide A
ST-A-701996-ASide B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1573
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-701995-A MO MR AT △15255 GB WSide A
ST-A-701996-A MO MR AT △15255-X GB WSide B
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Atlantic 940.065First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Italy | Atlantic ATS ST 06090 / Atlantic ATS - ST 06090First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Atlantic 2466013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK & Europe | Atlantic ATL 1057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1573First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1573First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1573First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1573First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1573First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1573First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Atlantic SD 1573LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Wait Please8:47
- A2Boogie Woogie Bossa Nova6:18
- A3Penthology2:38
- B1Bold And Black4:50
- B2The Things You Do3:14
- B3Free Speech9:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Free Speech are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Free Speech are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Free Speech first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, France, Italy and more. One of them is Atlantic SD 1573.
How do I tell if my copy of Free Speech is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 1573, 2466013, 940.065, ATS ST 06090) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-701995CTH and ST-A-701996CTH. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Free Speech 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.
