UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12474
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR.38696Label side A
XDR.38697Label side B
PussyfootFreeloader
Vinyl pressings
Freeloader
by Pussyfoot · 1966
10 pressings6 countriesPsychedelic RockPop RockRockPop
Freeloader 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 Freeloader
10 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12474
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XDR.38696Label side A
XDR.38697Label side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45 LON 1007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45 LON 1007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-LON 1007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DR 38696 - 1Eside A etched
DR.38697 - 1Eside B etched
Belgium
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca 26.093
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Belgium | Decca 26.093First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | London Records L.1007First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | France | Decca 72.086First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca DL 25 259First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca DL 25 259First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F.12474First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F.12474First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | London Records 45 LON 1007First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | London Records 45 LON 1007First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | London Records 45-LON 1007First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AFreeloader
- BThings That Still Remind Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Freeloader are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Freeloader are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Freeloader first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, US, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Decca F.12474.
How do I tell if my copy of Freeloader is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.12474, 45 LON 1007, 45-LON 1007, 26.093) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XDR.38696 and XDR.38697. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Freeloader 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.