UK
June 2, 1997- Label and catalog number
- AM:PM 582 245-1A&M Records 582 245-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
582 245-1- A1 MPOSide A
582 245-1-AA3 MPOSide B
Vinyl pressings
Free
by Ultra Naté · 1997
37 pressings7 countriesHouseElectronic
Free 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 Free
24 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 6 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
June 2, 1997- Label and catalog number
- AM:PM 582 243-1A&M Records 582 243-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
582 243-1-A2 MPOSide A runout
582 243-1-AA2 MPOSide AA runout
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- AM:PM 582 243-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label
- Runout / matrix
582 243-1- AA² MPOEtched runout side A
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Strictly Rhythm SR 12528
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SR-12528-A EUROPADISK D.MM NY USA 22690
S-R-125 28-B EUROPADISK D.MM NY USA 22690
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Strictly Rhythm SR 12512
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Stickered
- Runout / matrix
SR-12512 ARunout Side A
SR-12512 BRunout Side B
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Strictly Rhythm SR 12513
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SR 12513 A F/W RCE 3-5Side A runout etched
SR12513 B 2-5Side B runout etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | France | Feel The Rhythm FTR 3974-7First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | France | Feel The Rhythm FTR 3974-6First year12" · Colored vinyl | 12" · Colored vinyl |
| 1997 | France | Feel The Rhythm FTR 3974-8First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | France | Feel The Rhythm FTR 3974-6First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1997 | Germany | Urban FREE IIFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | Italy | Airplane! Records ARP 21012First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Italy | Airplane! Records ARP 21015First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Italy | Airplane! Records ARP 21012First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1997 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 107First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 107 RFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 107 RRFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | AM:PM AMPMDJ 88 / A&M Records AMPMDJ 88First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | AM:PM AMPMDJ 87First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | AM:PM 582 243-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 1997 | UK | AM:PM 582 245-112", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2000s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Curvve Recordings CR-00112" | 12" |
| 2004 | Spain | Tribal Spain Recordings N-TRMX 2212" | 12" |
| 2004 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 570 (N)12" | 12" |
| 2005 | UK | Not On Label (Ultra Naté) ULTRA 00112", Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2009 | Unknown | Not On Label (Ultra Naté)12", White Label, Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial | 12", White Label, Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Italy | D:vision Records DVSR 09012" | 12" |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Sick House SICKHOUSE00812", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Not On Label (Ultra Naté) BL-112", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Free (M&S Philly Klub Mix)7:30
- A2Free (M&S Philly Dub)7:30
- A3Free (Tiefschwarz A Capella)3:50
- B1Free (GA's Mix)8:00
- B2Free (M&S Epic Reprise Mix)7:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Free are there?
37 vinyl pressings of Free are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1997 and 2010.
When was Free first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in UK, US, France, Germany and more. One of them is AM:PM 582 245-1, released June 2, 1997.
How do I tell if my copy of Free is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 582 245-1, 582 243-1, SR 12528, SR 12512) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 582 245-1- A1 MPO and 582 245-1-AA3 MPO. 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.
