US
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3663
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Misprint
Vinyl pressings
Best Of Free
by Free · 1972
18 pressings2 countriesBlues RockHard RockRock
Best Of Free was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Best Of Free
1 pressing came out in 1972, 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | A&M Records SP-3663LP, Album, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | A&M Records SP-3663LP, Album, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Album, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1972 | US | A&M Records SP-3663LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1972 | US | A&M Records SP-3663First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Misprint | LP, Album, Compilation, Misprint |
| 1974 | US | A&M Records SP-3663LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | A&M Records SP-3663LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | A&M Records SP-3663LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1974 | US | A&M Records SP-3663LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1974 | US | A&M Records SP-3663LP, Album, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Album, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1974 | US | A&M Records SP-3663LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | A&M Records unkLP, Album, Compilation, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Compilation, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Taiwan | Holy Hawk Record Co. Ltd. HH-6017LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | A&M Records SP-3663LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records SP-3663LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-3663LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | A&M Records SP-3663LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | A&M Records SP-3663LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Club edition | LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Club edition |
| ? | US | A&M Records SP-3663LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Fire And Water3:42
- A2The Highway Song4:14
- A3Little Bit Of Love2:32
- A4Mouthful Of Grass3:36
- A5My Brother Jake2:55
- A6The Hunter5:25
- B1All Right Now5:32
- B2Woman3:45
- B3Catch A Train3:25
- B4I'm A Mover2:49
- B5The Stealer3:13
- B6Goodbye5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Best Of Free are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Best Of Free are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1972 and 1986.
When was Best Of Free first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US. One of them is A&M Records SP-3663.
How do I tell if my copy of Best Of Free is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-3663) 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 Best Of Free 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.
