Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 1C 006-05 086Harvest 1 C 006-05 086
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
05086 A-1Side A runout, stamped
05086 B-1Side B runout, stamped
Pink FloydFree Four
Vinyl pressings
Free Four
by Pink Floyd · 1972
13 pressings6 countriesClassic RockProg RockPsychedelic RockRock
Free Four was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Four
11 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 1C 006-05 086Harvest 1 C 006-05 086
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
05086 A-1Side A runout, stamped, variation 1
05086 B-1Side B runout, stamped, variation 1
05086 A-1Side A runout, stamped, variation 2
05 086 B-1Side B runout, stamped, variation 2
US
July 10, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3391
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
July 10, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-3391
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-45-X47868-H3. •• ✻Side A runout, etched
S-45-X47861-H3. •• ✻Side B runout, etched
S45-X47868Side A label
S45-X47861Side B label
Denmark
July 11, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 6E006-05086Harvest 6E 006 05086
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6E 006-0̶5̶8̶6̶-A 05086A side stamped
6E 006-0̶5̶8̶6̶-B 05086B side stamped
Italy
1972- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 3C 006-05086
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
05086 - A - 11-7-1972Variant 1: Runout groove side A
05086 - B - 11-7-1972Variant 1: Runout groove side B
05086 - A - 11-7-72Variant 2: Runout groove side A
05086 - B - 11-7-72Variant 2: Runout groove side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Harvest 1C 006-05 086 / Harvest 1 C 006-05 086First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Harvest 1C 006-05 086 / Harvest 1 C 006-05 086First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Harvest 3C 006-05086First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Harvest 3C 000-05086First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Harvest 3C 006-05086First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Harvest 5C 006-05086 / Harvest 5C 006-05 086First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Harvest 5C 006-05086 / Harvest 5C 006-05 086First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Stereo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Harvest HAR.5086First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records P-3391First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records 3391First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Denmark | Harvest 6E006-05086 / Harvest 6E 006 05086First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Italy | Harvest 3C 006-050867", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1978 | Italy | Harvest 3C 006-05086 / Harvest 3C006-050867", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AFree Four4:08
- BThe Gold It's In The ...3:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Free Four are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Free Four are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1978.
When was Free Four first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, US, Denmark, Italy and more. One of them is Harvest 1C 006-05 086.
How do I tell if my copy of Free Four is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-05 086, 3391, P-3391, 6E006-05086) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 05086 A-1 and 05086 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Free Four 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.
