France
1970- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records 529325BYG Records 529.325
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · IDM Printing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BYG 529325 AA Side runout, etched
BYG 529325 BB Side runout, etched
FreedomFreedom At Last
Vinyl pressings
Freedom At Last
by Freedom · 1970
12 pressings6 countriesBlues RockPsychedelic RockRock
Freedom At Last 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 Freedom At Last
6 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 3 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records 529 325BYG Records 529.325
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · JAT Printing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BYG 529 325 AA Side runout
BYG 529 325 BB Side runout
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records 529325BYG Records 529.325
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · IDM Printing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BYG 529325 AA Side runout, etched
BYG 529325 BB Side runout, etched
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records 529325BYG Records 529.325
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · IDM Printing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BYG 529325 AA Side runout, etched
BYG 529325 BB Side runout, etched
Mexico
June 2, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Fono L.P.F.-103
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Metronome MLP 15 371BYG Records MLP 15 371
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-MLP-15.371 AEtched Side A
ST-MLP-15.371 BEtched Side B
28 0654 442 S1Pressed Side A
28 0654 442 S2Pressed Side B
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | BYG Records 529325 / BYG Records 529.325First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | France | BYG Records 529 325 / BYG Records 529.325First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | France | BYG Records 529325 / BYG Records 529.325First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | France | BYG Records 529325 / BYG Records 529.325First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Metronome MLP 15 371 / BYG Records MLP 15 371First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Mexico | Fono L.P.F.-103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | France | BYG Records 529 325 / BYG Records 529.325LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1973 | Japan | BYG Records BYG-10LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, White Label, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, White Label, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | BYG Records BYG-10LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Italy | Get Back GET 325LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Germany | Sireena Records SIR 4029LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | BYG Records 529.325 / Charly Records 529.325LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Enchanted Wood3:05
- A2Deep Down In The Bottom4:33
- A3Have Love Will Travel2:55
- A4Cry Baby Cry3:43
- A5Time Of The Season4:57
- A6Hoo Doo Man4:29
- B1Built For Comfort4:28
- B2Fly3:18
- B3Never Loved A Girl4:44
- B4My Life2:50
- B5Can't Stay With Me4:20
- B6Dusty Track3:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Freedom At Last are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Freedom At Last are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 2024.
When was Freedom At Last first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in France, Mexico, Germany. One of them is BYG Records 529325.
How do I tell if my copy of Freedom At Last is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 529325, 529 325, L.P.F.-103, MLP 15 371) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BYG 529325 A and BYG 529325 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Freedom At Last 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.