THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE (1992/1995)

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COMPACT DISCS (CD's)

 Australia - 5'' CD-single (0001)
 1992 Perspective Records, Inc. (PolyGram); Cat# 587 401-2

Tracklisting:
1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 7'' w/ Rap) (4:23)
2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 7'' w/o Rap) (4:03)
3. Snippets (3:40):
    a. Money Can't Buy You Love - Ralph Tresvant (0:57)
    b. Let's Just Run Away - Johnny Gill (1:25)
    c. Let's Get Together (So Groovy Now) - Krush (1:19)

Cardboard sleeve.

France - 5'' CD-single (0003)
 1995 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 581 308-2

Tracklisting:
1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (K Klass 7'') (4:22)
2. Megamix (10:53)

Cardboard sleeve.  The megamix is mixed by Brian Butler.
 

 Germany - 5'' CD-single (1292)
Promo
 1996 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 581 497-2

Tracklisting:
1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (K Klass 7'' Edit) (4:22) [= K Klass 7'']
2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (S-Man Salsoul Vibe) (11:40)
3. The Best Things In Life Are Free (K Klass 12'' Mix) (8:54) [= K Klass 12'']

Slimline jewel case & picture sleeve.  Identical to item 0006, except it also comes with a little German press sheet.

Germany / Europe - 5'' CD-single (0002)
 1992 Perspective Records, Inc.; Cat# 390 875-2 (Int.) / AMCD 875 (UK)

Tracklisting:
1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (LP Version) (4:38)
2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Instrumental) (4:30)
3. Snippets (3:45):
    a. Money Can't Buy You Love - Ralph Tresvant (0:57)
    b. Let's Just Run Away - Johnny Gill (1:25)
    c. Let's Get Together (So Groovy Now) - Krush (1:24)

Slimline jewel case & picture sleeve.  Pressed in Germany for European markets.

Germany - 5'' CD-single (0004)
 1992 Perspective Records, Inc.; Cat# 587 409-2

Tracklisting:
1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 7'' With Rap) (4:23)
2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's UK 12'' With Rap) (9:58)
3. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 12'' With Rap) (5:53)

Slimline jewel case & picture sleeve. 


Germany - 5'' CD-single (0005)
 1996 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 581 496-2

Tracklisting:
1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (K Klass 7'' Edit) (4:24) [= K Klass 7'']
2. Runaway (Kelly's Bump & Run Mix) (8:09)

Cardboard sleeve.  This is the only place to find the fabulous Kelly's Bump & Run Mix of Runaway on CD.  Quite scarce. 


Germany - 5'' CD-single (0006)
 1996 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 581 497-2

Tracklisting:
1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (K Klass 7'' Edit) (4:22) [= K Klass 7'']
2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (S-Man Salsoul Vibe) (11:40)
3. The Best Things In Life Are Free (K Klass 12'' Mix) (8:54) [= K Klass 12'']

Slimline jewel case & picture sleeve.

Japan - 5'' CD-single (0007)
 1992 Perspective Records; Cat# POCM-1013

Tracklisting:
1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 12'' Mix) (5:54) [= Classic 12'' w/ Rap]
2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's UK 12'' Mix) (9:59) [= CJ's UK 12'' w/ Rap]
3. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Def Version) (8:41)
4. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's FXTC Dub) (6:51)
5. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's Vinyl Zone Dub) (6:49)
6. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Album Version) (4:37) [= LP Version]

Standard jewel case, picture sleeve, back insert, Japanese lyrics insert & OBI strip.
 

 UK - 5'' CD-single (1021)
Promo
 1995 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# BESTCD1
From the collection of Walter Bodenstaff

Tracklisting:
1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (K Klass 7'') (4:22)
2. Megamix (10:53)

This is a silver-pressed A&M reference CD.

UK - 5'' CD-single (0167)
Promo
 1995 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 581 311-2

Tracklisting:
1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (K Klass 7'') (4:25)
2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (K Klass 12'') (8:56)
3. The Best Things In Life Are Free (MK 12'') (7:27)
4. The Best Things In Life Are Free (S-Man Salsoul Vibe) (11:41)
5. The Best Things In Life Are Free (C.J. Mackintosh Original Remix) (7:13) [= CJ's UK 12'' Edit w/o Rap]

Digipack with info sticker.  This item is identical to item 0012, except there is a small promo sticker on the digipack case.

UK - 5'' CD-single (0010)
 1992 Perspective Records, Inc.; Cat# PERD 7400 (UK) / 587 400-2 (Int.)

Tracklisting:
1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's UK 7'' With Rap) (5:32)
2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's UK 12'' With Rap) (7:12)
3. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 7'' With Rap) (4:21)
4. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 12'' With Rap) (5:53)
5. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Def Version) (8:40)
6. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's UK Dub 1) (6:46) [= CJ's FXTC Dub]

Slimline jewel case with info sticker & picture sleeve. 


UK - 5'' CD-single (0011)
 1995 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 581 309-2

Tracklisting:
1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (K Klass 7'') (4:26)
2. Runaway (G.Man's Hip Hop Mix) (Featuring Coolio) (4:16)
3. Megamix (10:53)

Slimline jewel case with info sticker & picture sleeve.  The megamix is mixed by Brian Butler.

UK - 5'' CD-single (0012)
 1995 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 581 311-2

Tracklisting:
1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (K Klass 7'') (4:25)
2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (K Klass 12'') (8:56)
3. The Best Things In Life Are Free (MK 12'') (7:27)
4. The Best Things In Life Are Free (S-Man Salsoul Vibe) (11:41)
5. The Best Things In Life Are Free (C.J. Mackintosh Original Remix) (7:13) [= CJ's UK 12'' Edit w/o Rap]

Digipack with info sticker.

UK - 5'' CD-single - Roger Sanchez/K Klass Mixes - LIMITED EDITION (0013)
 1996 A&M Records, Inc. (AM:PM); Cat# 581 697-2

Tracklisting:
1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (The S-Man Salsoul Vibe) (11:40)
2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (K Klass 12'') (8:54)
3. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Roger's Nasty Dub) (8:20)
4. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Roger's Ill Dub) (7:44)
5. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Roger's Deep Dub) (7:32)
6. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ Mackintosh Original Remix) (9:55) [= CJ's UK 12'' w/o Rap]

Slimline jewel case & picture sleeve.  Superlative Recordings Officially Certified.

US - 5'' CD-single (0014)
Promo
 1992 Perspective Records, Inc. (A&M Records, Inc.); Cat# 28968 1713 2

Tracklisting:
1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (LP Version) (4:39)
2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Instrumental) (4:27)

Cardboard sleeve. 


US - 5'' CD-single (0015)
Promo
 1992 Perspective Records, Inc. (A&M Records, Inc.); Cat# 28968 1715 2

Tracklisting:
1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Without Rap) (4:29)

Issued without inserts.

 

US - 5'' CD-single (0019)
Promo
 1992 Perspective Records, Inc. (A&M Records, Inc.); Cat# 31458 8003 2

Tracklisting:
1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 7'' w/ Rap) (4:23)
2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 7'' w/o Rap) (4:04)
3. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's UK 7'' w/ Rap) (4:22) [= CJ's UK 7'' Edit w/ Rap]
4. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's UK 7'' w/o Rap) (4:19)
5. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 12'' w/ Rap) (5:54)
6. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 12'' w/o Rap) (5:42)
7. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's UK 12'' w/ Rap) (10:01)
8. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's UK 12'' w/o Rap) (9:56)
9. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Def Version) (8:41)

Issued without inserts.

 

US - 5'' CD-single (0020)
 1992 Perspective Records, Inc. (A&M Records, Inc.); Cat# 31458 7406 2
From the collection of Jacob Steinberg

Tracklisting:
1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 12'') (5:53) [= Classic 12'' w/ Rap]
2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's UK 12'') (9:58) [= CJ's UK 12'' w/ Rap]
3. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Def Version) (8:41)
4. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's FXTC Dub) (6:51)
5. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's Vinyl Zone Dub) (6:49)
6. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Album Version) (4:36) [= LP Version]

Standard jewel case, picture sleeve, & back insert.

VINYL SINGLES

 France - 7'' vinyl single (1008)
Promo
 1995 Perspective Records, Inc.; Cat# JANET 2
From the collection of Walter Bodenstaff

Tracklisting:
A1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (K-Klass 7'')
B1. Runaway (G.Man's Hip Hop Mix featuring Coolio)

White die-cut sleeve.  For juke-boxes only.
 

 France - 12'' vinyl maxi-single (1120)
Promo
 1995 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 2621

Tracklisting:
A1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (K Klass 12'' Remix) (9:27) [K Klass 12'' Extended]
B1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (M.K. Remix) (7:25) [= MK 12'']
B2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (K Klass Edit) (4:30) [= K Klass 7'']

Stickered white sleeve.

Germany / Europe - 7'' vinyl single (1006)
 1992 Perspective Records, Inc.; Cat# 390 875-7 (Int.) / AM 875 (UK)
From the collection of Walter Bodenstaff

Tracklisting:
A1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (LP Version) (4:36)
B1. Snippets:
    a. Money Can't Buy You Love - Ralph Tresvant (0:57)
    b. Let's Just Run Away - Johnny Gill (1:25)
    c. Let's Get Together (So Groovy Now) - Krush (1:24)

Picture sleeve.
 

 Holland - 12'' vinyl maxi-single (1242)
Promo
 1996 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 588 383-1
From the collection of Marcel Stenzel

Tracklisting:
A1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (S-Man Salsoul Vibe) (11:40)
B1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (K Klass 12'' Mix) (8:54)

Generic black die-cut sleeve.
 

 Philippines - 7'' vinyl single (1291)
Promo
 1992 A&M Records, Inc. (Perspective); No Cat#

Tracklisting:
A1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (4:36)
B1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (4:36)

Generic Festival Records sleeve.  Although it has no catalogue number, "THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE" is marked in the run-out grooves.

UK / Europe - 7'' vinyl single (1005)
 1992 Perspective Records, Inc.; Cat# PERSS 7400 (UK) / 587 400-7 (Int.)
From the collection of Walter Bodenstaff

Tracklisting:
A1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's UK 7'' With Rap)
B1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 7'' With Rap)

Picture sleeve.

UK - 12'' vinyl maxi-single (0250)
Promo
 1992 A&M Records, Inc. (AM:PM); Cat# PERDJ 7400

Tracklisting:
A1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's UK 12'' w/ Rap) (10:01)
A2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's Mackapella) (6:24)
B1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's UK Dub 1) (6:46) [= CJ's FXTC Dub]
B2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's UK Dub 2) (6:49) [= CJ's Vinyl Zone Dub]
C1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (LP Version) (4:36)
C2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 12'' w/ Rap) (5:54)
D1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Def Version) (8:41)
D2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Dub Mix) (4:27)

Doublepack housed in picture sleeve.
 

 UK - 12'' vinyl maxi-single - The Roger Sanches Mixes (1243)
Promo
 1995 A&M Records, Inc. (AM:PM); Cat# AMPMDJ28

Tracklisting:
A1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (The S-Man Salsoul Vibe)
B1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Roger's Nasty Mix) [= Roger's Nasty Dub]
C1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (S-Man Ill Dub) [= Roger's Ill Dub]
D1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (S-Man Deep Dub) [= Roger's Deep Dub]
D2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Bonus Beats)

Doublepack housed in die-cut stickered sleeve.
 

 UK - 12'' vinyl maxi-single - K Klass/MK Mixes (1249)
Promo
 1995 A&M Records, Inc. (AM:PM); Cat# 581 311-1

Tracklisting:
A1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (K Klass 12'')
A2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (K Klass 7'')
B1. Runaway (G.man's Hip Hop Mix Featuring Coolio)
B2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (MK Mix) [= MK 12'']

Picture sleeve.

UK - 12'' vinyl maxi-single - The Roger Sanches Mixes (1244)
Promo
 1995 A&M Records, Inc. (AM:PM); Cat# 587 515-1

Tracklisting:
A1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (The S-Man Salsoul Vibe)
B1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Roger's Nasty Dub)
C1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (S-Man Ill Dub) [= Roger's Ill Dub]
D1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (S-Man Deep Dub) [= Roger's Deep Dub]
D2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Bonus Beats)

Doublepack housed in picture sleeve.  Additionally, the discs carry the catalogue numbers 587 517-1 (Disc 1) and 587 519-1 (Disc 2).
 

 UK - 12'' vinyl maxi-single - Roger Sanches/K Klass Mixes (1245)
Promo
 1995 A&M Records, Inc. (AM:PM); Cat# 587 697-1

Tracklisting:
A1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (The S-Man Salsoul Vibe)
B1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (K Klass 12'')
B2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (K Klass 7'')
C1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Roger's Nasty Dub)
C2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Roger's Ill Dub)
D1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Roger's Deep Dub)
D2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Bonus Beats)

Doublepack housed in picture sleeve. 


UK - 12'' vinyl maxi-single (1022)
 1992 Perspective Records, Inc.; Cat# PERT 7400

Tracklisting:
A1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (LP Version)
A2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's UK 12'' w/ Rap)
A3. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's Mackapella)
B1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 12'' w/ Rap)
B2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Def Version)
B3. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's UK Dub 1) [= CJ's FXTC Dub]

Stickered picture sleeve.
 

 UK - 12'' vinyl maxi-single (1251)
 1996 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 581 445-1

Tracklisting:
A1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (S-Man Salsoul Vibe Remix) (7:00)
A2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (S-Man Deep Dub Remix) (7:10)
B1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Roger Nasty Remix) (7:20)
B2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Bonus Beats) (4:00)
C1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (MK Remix) (7:25)
C2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (S-Man Ill Dub Remix) (6:50)
D1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's Dub Remix) (6:10)

Doublepack housed in picture sleeve.  Additionally, the discs carry the catalogue numbers 581 447-1 (Disc 1) and 581 449-1 (Disc 2).

US - 12'' vinyl maxi-single - TEST PRESSING (1007)
Promo
 1992 Perspective Records, Inc. (Specialty Records Corporation); Cat# 31458 8003 1

Tracklisting:
A1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 12'' w/ Rap) (5:54)
A2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 12'' w/o Rap) (5:42)
B1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Def Version) (8:41)
B2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Dub Mix) (4:27)
C1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's UK 12'' w/ Rap) (10:01)
C2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's UK 12'' w/o Rap) (9:57)
D1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's FXTC Dub) (6:51)
D2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's Vinyl Zone Dub) (6:49)

Test pressing of item 0095.
 

 US - 12'' vinyl maxi-single (1037)
Promo
 1992 Perspective Records, Inc.; Cat# 28968 1717 1

Tracklisting:
A1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (LP Version) (4:37)
B1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Instrumental) (4:29)

Picture sleeve.

US - 12'' vinyl maxi-single (0095)
Promo
 1992 Perspective Records, Inc.; Cat# 31458 8003 1

Tracklisting:
A1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 12'' w/ Rap) (5:54)
A2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 12'' w/o Rap) (5:42)
B1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Def Version) (8:41)
B2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Dub Mix) (4:27)
C1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's UK 12'' w/ Rap) (10:01)
C2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's UK 12'' w/o Rap) (9:57)
D1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's FXTC Dub) (6:51)
D2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's Vinyl Zone Dub) (6:49)

Doublepack housed in a white sleeve with promo sticker.

US - 12'' vinyl maxi-single (0096)
 1992 Perspective Records, Inc.; Cat# 31458 7406 1

Tracklisting:
A1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 12'' Mix) (5:54) [= Classic 12'' w/ Rap]
A2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Def Version) (8:41)
A3. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Album Version) (4:36) [= LP Version]
B1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's UK 12'' Mix) (10:01) [= CJ's UK 12'' w/ Rap]
B2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's FXTC Dub) (6:51)
B3. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's Vinyl Zone Dub) (6:49)

Black die-cut sleeve with info sticker.

CASSETTE SINGLES

 UK / Europe - Cassette single (0093)
 1992 Perspective Records, Inc.; Cat# PERCS 7400 (UK) / 587 400-4 (Int.)

Tracklisting:
A1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's UK 7'' With Rap) (5:32)
A2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 7'' With Rap) (4:22)
B1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (CJ's UK 7'' With Rap) (5:32)
B2. The Best Things In Life Are Free (Classic 7'' With Rap) (4:22)

Picture sleeve. 


UK - Cassette single (0094)
 1995 A&M Records, Inc.; Cat# 581 309-4

Tracklisting:
A1. The Best Things In Life Are Free (K Klass 7'') (4:26)
A2. Runaway (G.Man's Hip Hop Mix featuring Coolio) (4:16)
B1. Megamix (10:53)

Picture sleeve.