US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-511348
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Free And Easy
by Helen Reddy · 1974
23 pressings14 countriesPop
Free And Easy was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 And Easy
18 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 13 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11348
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STI-11348 Z3 KENDUN ─◁ BA Side Variant 2 etched except KENDUN stamped
STI-11348 Z4 #3 KENDUN ─◁ BB Side Variant 2 etched except KENDUN stamped
ST-1-11348 Z4 #6 KENDUN AA Side Variant 3 etched except KENDUN stamped
ST2-11348 Z3 #3 KENDUN ─◁B Side Variant 3 etched except KENDUN stamped
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11348
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STI-11348 Z6.. 1 KENDUN * A 2A Side runout, variant 1
ST2-11348 Z10.. KENDUN * 2B Side runout, variant 1
STI-11348 Z5.. 1 KENDUN *A Side runout, variant 2, etched (Kendun stamped)
ST2-11348 Z5.. KENDUN A 1 *B Side runout, variant 2, etched (Kendun stamped)
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11348
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-11348 Z-1 #5 KENDUN A 0Runout A, variant 1
ST2-11348 Z1 #-SUB KENDUN #2 B 0Runout B, variant 1
ST1-11348 Z-1 #2 KENDUN B 0Runout A, variant 2
ST2-11348 Z1 #5 KENDUN B 0Runout B, variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11348
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST1-11348 Z-1 #1 KENDUN A 0A Side etched except KENDUN stamped
ST2-11348 Z2 #3 KENDUN B 0B Side etched except KENDUN stamped
(STI-11348)A Side
(ST2-11348)B Side
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records E-ST-11348
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Argentina | Capitol Records 6782 / EMI 6782First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-11348First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Brazil | Capitol Records ST-11348First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-11348First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 062-81 781First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-80064First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1974 | Mexico | Capitol Records SLEM-549First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Mexico | Capitol Records SLEM-549First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 062-81781First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Capitol Records ST-11348First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Philippines | Capitol Records ST-11348First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | South Africa | Capitol Records ST(L) 11348First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Capitol Records E-ST-11348First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records ST-511348First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records ST-11348First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Capitol Records SN-16249LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Angie Baby3:29
- A2Raised On Rock3:12
- A3I've Been Wanting You So Long3:40
- A4You Have Lived3:48
- A5I'll Be Your Audience3:19
- B1Emotion4:10
- B2Free And Easy2:46
- B3Loneliness3:30
- B4Think I'll Write A Song2:22
- B5Showbiz3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Free And Easy are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Free And Easy are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Free And Easy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST-511348.
How do I tell if my copy of Free And Easy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-511348, ST-11348, E-ST-11348, 6782) 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 Free And Easy 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.
