Greece
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47g 1402
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Fair WeatherRoad To Freedom / Tutti Frutti
Vinyl pressings
Road To Freedom / Tutti Frutti
by Fair Weather · 1970
10 pressings6 countriesRock & RollRockPop
Road To Freedom / Tutti Frutti 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 Road To Freedom / Tutti Frutti
8 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.
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2040
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZGBK-0478-1Etching side A
ZGBK-0479-1Etching side B
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2040
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2040
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Label Variation
- Runout / matrix
ZGBK-0478-1Etching Side A
ZGBK-0479-2Etching Side B
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2040
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZGBK-0478-1Etching Side A
ZGBK-0479-1Etching Side AA
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-15 197RCA 47-15 197
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZHPA-3043 Manufactured in Germany S-II NFRunout side A, variant 1
M-ZHPW-3042- Manufactured in Germany S-II NFRunout side B, variant 1
ZHPA-3043 B Manufactured in Germany S-II NFRunout side A, variant 2
M-ZHPW-3042- B Manufactured in Germany S-II NFRunout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-15 197 / RCA 47-15 197First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Greece | RCA Victor 47g 1402First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Japan | RCA SS-2078 (M)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 60526First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2040First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2040First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2040First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2040First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Hansa 14 822 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | RCA Victor RCA 20407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARoad To Freedom4:58
- AATutti Frutti3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Road To Freedom / Tutti Frutti are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Road To Freedom / Tutti Frutti are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Road To Freedom / Tutti Frutti first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Greece, UK, Germany, Japan and more. One of them is RCA Victor 47g 1402.
How do I tell if my copy of Road To Freedom / Tutti Frutti is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47g 1402, RCA 2040, 47-15 197, SS-2078 (M)) 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 Road To Freedom / Tutti Frutti 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.
