Germany
2003- Label and catalog number
- Casa Rosso Recordings CR 013
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
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Vinyl pressings
Libre
by Mambana · 2003
12 pressings6 countriesHouseEuro HouseElectronic
Libre was first pressed on vinyl in 2003. 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 Libre
10 pressings came out in 2003, the album's first year, in 6 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
May 27, 2003- Label and catalog number
- Soulfuric Trax SFT-0023Soulfuric Trax SFT0023
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SFT0023 A Trutone Carl 1-03Side A, etched
SFT-0023 B Trutone Carl 1-03Side B, etched
US
2003- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label OUT004
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
OUT 004 A Trutone Carl 1-03
OUT 004 B Trutone Carl 1-03
Spain
June 2003- Label and catalog number
- Vendetta Records VENMX 454 (N)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VENMX 454 A K SST MPORunout side A, etched
VENMX 454 B K SST MPORunout side AA, etched
Switzerland
June 2003- Label and catalog number
- Egoiste EGO 16R
- Format
- 12"
Switzerland
June 2003- Label and catalog number
- Egoiste EGO 16R
- Format
- 12", White Label
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.
2000s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | France | Feel The Rhythm FTR 4162-6First year12" | 12" |
| 2003 | Germany | Casa Rosso Recordings CR 013First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2003 | Italy | Stereoseven ste009 / Stereoseven STE 009First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2003 | Switzerland | Egoiste EGO016First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2003 | US | Not On Label OUT004First year12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2003 | US | Soulfuric Trax SFT-002312", Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 2003 | US | Soulfuric Trax SFT-0023 / Soulfuric Trax SFT0023First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2003 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 454 (N)First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2003 | Switzerland | Egoiste EGO 16RFirst year12" | 12" |
| 2003 | Switzerland | Egoiste EGO 16RFirst year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2003 | Switzerland | Egoiste EGO 16First year12" | 12" |
| 2004 | Germany | Casa Rosso Recordings CR 013R12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Libre (Axwell Dub Mix)7:02
- A2Libre (DJ Antoine vs Mad Mark Vocal Tool)6:26
- B1Libre (Axwell Vocal Mix)7:13
- B2Libre (DJ Antoine vs Mad Mark Dub Mix)7:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Libre are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Libre are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 2003 and 2004.
When was Libre first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2003, in Germany, US, Spain, Switzerland and more. One of them is Casa Rosso Recordings CR 013.
How do I tell if my copy of Libre is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CR 013, SFT-0023, OUT004, VENMX 454 (N)) 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 Libre 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.