UK
July 3, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOLX 165Chrysalis COOLX 165
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
.COOL X.R̵.165. A1. NSPIRT B CRunout, Side A
.COOL X.R̵.165. B1. BRunout, Side B
Paul SimpsonMusical Freedom (Free At Last)
Vinyl pressings
Musical Freedom (Free At Last)
by Paul Simpson · 1988
11 pressings4 countriesHouseGarage HouseElectronic
Musical Freedom (Free At Last) was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Musical Freedom (Free At Last)
4 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year. 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
July 3, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOL 165Chrysalis COOL 165
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOLX 165
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOLXR 165
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | UK | Cooltempo COOLXR 165First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 165First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 165 / Chrysalis COOLX 165First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Cooltempo COOL 165 / Chrysalis COOL 165First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Chrysalis 112 214 / Cooltempo 112 2147", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Chrysalis 612 214 / Cooltempo 612 21412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Greece | Chrysalis 4806 / Cooltempo 480612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 18212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Cooltempo COOLXR 18212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Cooltempo COOL 1827", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 18212", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMusical Freedom (Free At Last)7:57
- B1Musical Freedom6:53
- B2Jam Up De Music5:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Musical Freedom (Free At Last) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Musical Freedom (Free At Last) are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Musical Freedom (Free At Last) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK. One of them is Cooltempo COOLX 165, released July 3, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Musical Freedom (Free At Last) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use COOLX 165, COOL 165, COOLXR 165) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, .COOL X.R̵.165. A1. NSPIRT B C and .COOL X.R̵.165. B1. B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Musical Freedom (Free 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.