UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12 IS 294
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 IS 294 A-2U-1- 1 - :.1 SOUND CLINICSide A, runout
12 IS 294 B-1U-1- 1- 5 G.D. - SOUND CLINICSide B, runout
Vinyl pressings
Freedom Overspill
by Steve Winwood · 1986
30 pressings9 countriesPop RockRock
Freedom Overspill was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Overspill
28 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 9 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IS ☻294 A-5U-1-1-x1 JONZRunout Side A [Stamped], variant 1
IS 294 B-3U-1-1-1 JONZRunout Side B [Stamped], variant 1
IS 294 A-3U-1-1⇀x1 SOUND CLINICRunout Side A, stamped (SOUND CLINIC etched) variant 2
IS 294 B-2U-1-1⇀x1 JONZRunout side B, stamped (JONZ etched) variant 2
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12 ISG 294
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
12 IS 294 A-2U-1-1-A1Side A runout, stamped
12 IS 294 B-1U-1-1-1 G.D.-SOUNDCLINICSide B runout, stamped (exc. "G.D.-SOUNDCLINIC" etched)
12 IS 294-ASide A label
12 IS 294-BSide B label
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12 ISD 294
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, 7", White Label
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 294Island Records ISC 294
- Format
- 7", Single, Cassette
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ISD 294
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IS 294-ALabel Side A
IS 294-BLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Island Records K-1127", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1986 | Australia | Island Records X-14339First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1986 | Canada | Island Records 92 05370First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Island Records 92 85957First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Island Records 92 85957First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Island Records 92 85957First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Island Records 108 454First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Island Records 608 454First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Island Records ISX 294First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Japan | Island Records R15D-2055 / Polystar R15D-2055First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Island Records R15D-2055 / Polystar R15D-2055First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | Island Records ISS 294First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Island Records IS 294First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Island Records F 608 454First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Island Records A 108454 / Island Records A-108.454First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Island Records K-1127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFreedom Overspill4:09
- BSpanish Dancer3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Freedom Overspill are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Freedom Overspill are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Freedom Overspill first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Island Records 12 IS 294.
How do I tell if my copy of Freedom Overspill is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 IS 294, IS 294, 12 ISG 294, 12 ISD 294) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 IS 294 A-2U-1- 1 - :.1 SOUND CLINIC and 12 IS 294 B-1U-1- 1- 5 G.D. - SOUND CLINIC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Freedom Overspill 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.
