Italy
1997- Label and catalog number
- DBX Records DBX 049
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DB 049 A BISA Side Runout
DBX 049 B/TERB Side Runout
Robert MilesFreedom
Vinyl pressings
Freedom
by Robert Miles · 1997
12 pressings4 countriesHouseSpeed GarageElectronic
Freedom was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Freedom
10 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Italy
1997- Label and catalog number
- DBX Records DBX 049
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DB 049 A BISSide A
DBX 049 B/TERSide B
Italy
1997- Label and catalog number
- DBX Records DBX 049
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DB 049 A BISSide A
DB 049 B BISSide B
Italy
1997- Label and catalog number
- DBX Records DBX 050
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country unknown
1997- Label and catalog number
- DBX Records
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Deconstruction 74321 536951
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Unknown | DBX RecordsFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1997 | France | Overdance! ORA-2086-6First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | France | Overdance! ORA 2086-6First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | Germany | Urban Tracks 569 067-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | Italy | DBX Records DBX 050First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | Italy | DBX Records DBX 049First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Italy | DBX Records DBX 049First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Italy | DBX Records DBX 049First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1997 | UK | Deconstruction 74321 536951First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | UK | Deconstruction Freedom 3First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | France | Overdance! ORA 2086-712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Deconstruction FREEDOM 412", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Freedom (Robert Miles Club Mix)5:23
- A2Freedom (Album Version)6:27
- B1Freedom (Frankie Knuckles Classic Club Mix)7:56
- B2Freedom (R.I.P.'S Original Flava Dub)7:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Freedom are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Freedom are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1997 and 1998.
When was Freedom first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in Italy, UK, France, Germany. One of them is DBX Records DBX 049.
How do I tell if my copy of Freedom is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DBX 049, DBX 050, 74321 536951, Freedom 3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DB 049 A BIS and DBX 049 B/TER. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Freedom 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.
