Argentina
1991- Label and catalog number
- RCA TLP 90262
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Free
by Rick Astley · 1991
20 pressings17 countriesSynth-popBalladVocalElectronic
Free was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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
18 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 17 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.
Australasia
1991- Label and catalog number
- RCA PL 74896
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PL 74896.A.Runout side A
PL 74896.B.Runout side B
PL 74896.AEtched side A
PL 74896.BEtched side B
Brazil
1991- Label and catalog number
- RCA 150.7031RCA 150 7031
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BMG 150.7031-A 1L A1A Side Runout
BMG 150.7031-B 1L A2B Side Runout
Colombia
1991- Label and catalog number
- RCA 05613705005
- Format
- LP, Album
Costa Rica
1991- Label and catalog number
- RCA 1050121
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RCA - 1050121-A 11-4-91-A-side
RCA - 1050121-B 11-4-91-B-side
Czechoslovakia
1991- Label and catalog number
- Popron 50 126-1RCA PL 74896
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PNE 0225/B
PNE 0226/B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Argentina | RCA TLP 90262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Australasia | RCA PL 74896First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Brazil | RCA 150.7031 / RCA 150 7031First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1991 | Colombia | RCA 05613705005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Costa Rica | RCA 1050121First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1991 | Czechoslovakia | Popron 50 126-1 / RCA PL 74896First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Greece | RCA RCA 70190First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Greece | RCA RCA 70190LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1991 | Hungary | RCA PL 74896First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Italy | RCA PL 74896First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Mexico | RCA LAPI-056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Mexico | RCA LAPI-056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Portugal | RCA PL 74896First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | South Africa | RCA RCA (D) 1146First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | South Korea | BMG YRPL-193First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UK & Europe | BMG BMGCAT885LPXLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1In The Name Of Love4:27
- A2Cry For Help4:48
- A3Move Right Out3:50
- A4Be With You4:07
- A5Really Got A Problem4:15
- B1This Must Be Heaven4:42
- B2Never Knew Love3:07
- B3The Bottom Line5:13
- B4Wonderful You5:08
- B5Behind The Smile4:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Free are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Free are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1991 and 2024.
When was Free first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Argentina, Australasia, Brazil, Colombia and more. One of them is RCA TLP 90262.
How do I tell if my copy of Free is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TLP 90262, PL 74896, 150.7031, 05613705005) 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 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.
