France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records 883 985-1Polydor 883 985-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
883 985-1 1Label side A
883 985-1 2Label side B
Fahrenheit 104Highway To Freedom
Vinyl pressings
Highway To Freedom
by Fahrenheit 104 · 1986
12 pressings7 countriesSoft RockElectronicRock
Highway To Freedom was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Highway To Freedom
12 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records 883 985-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
121 883985 7 // 1 380 POLYGRAM
121 883985 7 // 2 380 POLYGRAM
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records 608 080
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 608080 A-1/4-86Runout side A
DM 608080 B-1/4-86Runout side B
S 608 080 ALabel side A
S 608 080 BLabel side B
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records 108 080
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM DS 108080 A 1/4 - 86Runout side A, variant 1
DM DS 108080 B 1/4 - 86 IIRunout side B, variant 1
DM DS 108080 A 1/4 - 86Runout side A, variant 2
DM DS 108080 B 1/4 - 86Runout side B, variant 2
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 41010
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 54069
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | Baby Records 608 080First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Baby Records 108 080First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Baby Records 883 985-1 / Polydor 883 985-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Baby Records 883 985-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | RCA PT 41010First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Baby Records BR 54069First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Baby Records BR 50354First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | RCA PB 40993 / RCA PB40993First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Baby Records BR 50354First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Baby Records BR 54069First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Baby Records BR 50354First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Baby Records BR 50354First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHighway To Freedom6:14
- BDub Highway To Freedom5:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Highway To Freedom are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Highway To Freedom are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Highway To Freedom first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in France, Europe, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Baby Records 883 985-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Highway To Freedom is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 883 985-1, 883 985-7, 608 080, 108 080) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 883 985-1 1 and 883 985-1 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Highway To Freedom 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.