US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS 3501
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KS 6 3501 A
KS 6 3501 B
Vinyl pressings
Born Free
by Roger Williams · 1966
27 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningJazzLatinPop
Born Free 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 Born Free
22 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS-3501
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KS-3501-A-2Side A
KS-3501-B-2Side B
KS 6 3501-A-57Side 1; Variation 2
KS 6 3501-B-57Side 2; Variation 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KL-1501
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
KL6-1501-A-3
KL6-1501-B-3
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS 3501
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KS 6 3501 ASide 1 label
KS 6 3501-A-56Side 1
KS 6 3501 BSide 2 label
KS 6 3501-B-53Side 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KL-1501
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS 3501
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KS6 3501A 4 A3 ISide A Runout
K S 6 - 3501 - B - 3 I B2Side B Runout
K S 6 3501 ASide A Label
K S 6 3501 BSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Kapp Records KS-3501First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Kapp Records KS-3501First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Kapp Records KL-1501First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Kapp Records KS 3501First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Kapp Records KL-1501First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Disques Vogue CKLD 4015 / Kapp Records CKLD 4015First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Kapp Records PK 6061 / Kapp Records PK6061First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | London Records SHR.8309First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | London Records HAR 8309 / London Records HAR.8309First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Kapp Records KS 3501First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Kapp Records KS-3501First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Kapp Records KL-1501First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Kapp Records KL-1501 / Kapp Records KL 1501LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1966 | US | Kapp Records KS 3501First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Kapp Records KL 1501First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Music Hall 12.619 / Kapp Records 12.619LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | MCA Records MAP/S 2129LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Kapp Records PKS 6061LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | Kapp Records LP 40.338 / Mocambo LP 40.338LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Born Free2:21
- A2The More I See You2:24
- A3Strangers In The Night3:01
- A4Cherish3:23
- A5Edelweiss2:12
- A6Sunny2:30
- B1Dark Eyes3:46
- B2Guantanamera2:41
- B3Jimmie's Train1:39
- B4Hawaii, Pearl Of The Sea2:09
- B5Summer Samba2:50
- B6Theme From "The Bible"2:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Born Free are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Born Free are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Born Free first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Kapp Records KS 3501.
How do I tell if my copy of Born Free is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KS 3501, KS-3501, KL-1501, KL 1501) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KS 6 3501 A and KS 6 3501 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Born 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.
