Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- SABA SB 15 095
- Format
- LP, Album
Wolfgang DaunerFree Action
Vinyl pressings
Free Action
by Wolfgang Dauner · 1967
11 pressings5 countriesFree JazzJazz
Free Action was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Action
1 pressing came out in 1967, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Germany | SABA SB 15 095First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | MPS Records YS-2401-MPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1970 | Japan | MPS Records YS-2401-MPLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Germany | MPS Records CRM 624 / BASF CRM 624LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | MPS Records ULS-1717-PLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | MPS Records JS-062 / CFE JS-062LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1982 | Spain | MPS Records JS 062LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | MPS Records CRM 624 / BASF 599 473LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Crystal 066 CRY 45 301LP, Album, Reissue, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Reissue, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Germany | Crystal 066 CRY 45 301LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Worldwide | MPS Records MPS 15017LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Sketch Up And Downer9:08
- A2Disguise7:00
- A3Free Action Shot6:03
- B1My Spanish Disguise12:48
- B2Collage6:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Free Action are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Free Action are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1967 and 1982.
When was Free Action first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Germany. One of them is SABA SB 15 095.
How do I tell if my copy of Free Action is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SB 15 095) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Free Action 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.