US
April 1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-0856
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
APL1-0856 A-3 I A1Runout Side A
APL1-0856 B-1 I A1Runout Side B
APL1-0856-ALabel Side A
APL1-0856-BLabel Side B
Wilson PickettJoin Me And Let's Be Free
Vinyl pressings
Join Me And Let's Be Free
by Wilson Pickett · 1975
12 pressings8 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Join Me And Let's Be Free was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Join Me And Let's Be Free
11 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 8 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-0856
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Press
- Runout / matrix
APL1-0856A-10 HRunout A stamped
APL1-0856B-10 HRunout B stamped
APL1-0856-ALabel A
APL1-0856-BLabel B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA SF 8439
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor AP1-0856
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TXD APL1-0856 A2Side A
TXD APL1-0856 BSide B
Greece
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCLP 20030
- Format
- LP, Album
Israel
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-0856
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | RCA Victor AP1-0856First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Greece | RCA Victor RCLP 20030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Israel | RCA Victor APL1-0856First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | RCA RCA-6294First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | RCA RCA-6294First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Mozambique | RCA Victor APL1-0856First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | RCA Victor APL1-0856First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Spain | RCA Victor APL1-0856First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | RCA SF 8439First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | RCA Victor APL1-0856First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | RCA Victor APL1-0856First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | RCA Victor ANL1-2149LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Join Me & Let's Be Free4:17
- A2Let's Make Love Right2:56
- A3I've Got A Good Friend4:41
- A4Smokin' In The United Nations3:40
- A5Gone3:17
- B1Good Things4:46
- B2Higher Consciousness3:02
- B3Bailin' Hay On A Rainy Day3:26
- B4Mighty Mouth3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Join Me And Let's Be Free are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Join Me And Let's Be Free are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Join Me And Let's Be Free first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Canada, Greece and more. One of them is RCA Victor APL1-0856, released April 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Join Me And Let's Be Free is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use APL1-0856, SF 8439, AP1-0856, RCLP 20030) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, APL1-0856 A-3 I A1 and APL1-0856 B-1 I A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Join Me And Let's Be 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.
