US
1966- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE-4368MGM Records SE 4368
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SE-4368 SIDE-1 66-ST-352side A runout etched
SE-4368 SIDE 2 66-ST-353side B runout etched
Vinyl pressings
Born Free (Original Sound Track Recording)
by John Barry · 1966
32 pressings10 countriesSoundtrackStage & Screen
Born Free was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Born Free
17 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E-4368
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E-4368-5-1 66-MG-552Side A etched
E-4368-5-2 66-MG-553Side B etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE-4368MGM Records SE4368
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MGM Record Mfg. Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SE-4368 SIDE-1 66-ST-352-RE-1 12 [block "S"]Side A etched, exc. 11 and [block "S"] stamped
SE-4368 SIDE-2 66-ST-353 3-10-66 112Side A etched, exc. 112 stamped
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E-4368MGM Records E 4368
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E-4368 SIDE-1 66-ST-352side A runout etched
E-4368 SIDE 2 66-ST-353side B runout etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E-4368
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E-4368-S-1 66-MG-552Side A runout
E-4368-S-2 66-MG-553Side B runout
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM-CS-8010
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
66 ST 352-1Runout, A-side, stamped
66 ST 353-1Runout, B-side, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Argentina | MGM Records 92015First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Australia | MGM Records SE-4368First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Australia | MGM Records E 4368First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | MGM Records SE-4368 / MGM SE-4368(D)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | MGM Records E-4368 (C)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | MGM Records SE 4368First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Japan | MGM Records SMM-1096First yearLP | LP |
| 1966 | South Africa | MGM Records JC 1163First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | MGM Records MGM-CS-8010First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | MGM Records MGM-C-8010First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | MGM Records MGM-CS-8010First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | MGM Records MGM-CS-8010First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | MGM Records SE-4368 / MGM Records SE 4368First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | MGM Records E-4368First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | MGM Records SE-4368 / MGM Records SE4368First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | MGM Records 2315 031LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | MGM Records 2315 031LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | MGM Records 23 15 031 / Temas De Oro Del Cine Vol. 20LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | MGM Records MM2078LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | MGM Records MMF 1014LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | MGM Records 23 54 158LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MGM Records SE-4368LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | MGM Records SE 4368LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ 412LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | MGM Records SE-4368 / MGM Records SE 4368LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Main Title--Born Free2:37
- A2The Hunt3:11
- A3Elsa At Play4:35
- A4The Death Of Pati3:32
- A5Waiting For Joy1:55
- A6Killing At Kiunga2:30
- B1Born Free2:44
- B2Holiday With Elsa2:45
- B3Flirtation4:05
- B4Warthog Hunt2:20
- B5Fight Of The Lioness2:37
- B6Reunion/Born Free5:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Born Free are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Born Free are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1966 and 1981.
When was Born Free first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is MGM Records SE-4368.
How do I tell if my copy of Born Free is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SE-4368, E-4368, MGM-CS-8010, MGM-C-8010) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SE-4368 SIDE-1 66-ST-352 and SE-4368 SIDE 2 66-ST-353. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Born 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.
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