UK
March 11, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15436
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
CL 15436A -1Runout stamped side A
CL 15436B -1Runout stamped side B
Matt MonroBorn Free
Vinyl pressings
Born Free
by Matt Monro · 1966
25 pressings13 countriesSoundtrackThemeVocalPop
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
18 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15436
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CL 15436A -1 KTA side runout.
CL 15436B -1 KTA side runout.
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15436
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
CL 15436A -1Runout (Stamped) Side A
CL 15436B -1Runout (Stamped) Side B
UK
February 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15436
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CL 15436A -1Runout stamp side A
CL 15436B -1Runout stamp side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5623
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-55754-F-1Side A runout - Variant 1
45-55755-F-1Side B runout - Variant 1
45-55754-F-1• 1 ✲Side A runout - Variant 2
45-55755-F-1• 1 ✲Side B runout - Variant 2
US
April 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P 5623
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-55754-F-1Side A Runout
45-55755-F-1Side B Runout
45-55754Side A Label Matrix
45-55755Side B Label Matrix
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1641First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Brazil | Capitol Records 7C-11.052First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records 5623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records 5623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | India | Capitol Records 45-CL. 15436First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL(I)15436First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Jamaica | Capitol Records 15436First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Japan | Capitol Records CR 1508First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F 5623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Philippines | Capitol Records 5623First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Rhodesia | Capitol Records 45-JCL 292First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | South Africa | Capitol Records 45-JCL 292First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15436First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15436First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records 5623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | UK | Capitol Records CL 154367", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue |
| 1974 | UK | Capitol Records CL 154367", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records CP-16417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records CR 15087", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL 154367", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL 154367", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- ABorn Free
- BOther People
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Born Free are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Born Free are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1966 and 1974.
When was Born Free first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Capitol Records CL 15436, released March 11, 1966.
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 CL 15436, 5623, P 5623, CP-1641) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CL 15436A -1 and CL 15436B -1. 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.
