US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Prestige Bluesville BVLP 1026
- Format
- LP, Album · Deep Groove 1st press
- Runout / matrix
BVLP-1026-A AB RVGA Side Runout
BVLP-1026-B AB RVGB Side Runout
Robert Pete WilliamsFree Again
Vinyl pressings
Free Again
by Robert Pete Williams · 1961
10 pressings3 countriesCountry BluesBlues
Free Again was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Again
2 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Prestige Bluesville BVLP 1026
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Prestige Bluesville BVLP 1026First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Prestige Bluesville BVLP 1026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Prestige PR 7808 / Prestige P-7808LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Prestige PR 7808 / Prestige 7808LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PRT-7808LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Italy | Prestige HBS 8006 / Prestige 7808LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Europe | Doxy DOY657LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | Europe | Dol DOL1506LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | The Blues Joint Collection 8010LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Prestige Bluesville BVLP 1026LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Free Again
- A2Almost Dead Blues
- A3Rolling Stone
- A4Two Wings
- A5A Thousand Miles From Nowhere
- B1Thumbing A Ride
- B2I've Grown So Ugly
- B3Death Blues
- B4Hobo Worried Blues
- B5Hay Cutting Song
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Free Again are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Free Again are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1961 and 2023.
When was Free Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Prestige Bluesville BVLP 1026.
How do I tell if my copy of Free Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BVLP 1026) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BVLP-1026-A AB RVG and BVLP-1026-B AB RVG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Free Again 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.