France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB 42 321
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[SNA Logo] ZB 42321 A PCRunout side A
[SNA Logo] ZB 42321 BRunout side B
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Vinyl pressings
Free
by Stevie Wonder · 1988
12 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Free was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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
3 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 42322
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 42 322
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | France | Motown ZB 42 321First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Motown ZT 42322First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | Motown ZT 42 322First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Motown ZB 42855 / Motown ZB428557", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Motown ZT 4285612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Motown ZT 4285612", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Greece | Motown MOTOWN 430712", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Motown ZB 428557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Motown ZT 4285612", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Motown ZT 42856DJ12", 45 RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Motown ZT 4285612", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Motown ZB 428557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFree4:12
- BHappy Birthday5:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Free are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Free are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Free first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in France. One of them is Motown ZB 42 321.
How do I tell if my copy of Free is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZB 42 321, ZT 42322, ZT 42 322) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [SNA Logo] ZB 42321 A PC and [SNA Logo] ZB 42321 B. 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.
