Aretha Franklin Freeway Of Love 12" Pink Vinyl 45 RPM 1986 UK Arista 22624 VG+

80s SOUL & DANCE-POP ICON: Aretha Franklin – Freeway Of Love (The Pink Cadillac Mix) (Rare 1986 UK Arista Pink Colored Vinyl 12" 45 RPM Single)

Add an iconic, vibrant dancefloor classic to your collection with this authentic 1986 UK 12" single reissue of Aretha Franklin’s Grammy-winning smash, "Freeway Of Love (The Pink Cadillac Mix)" (Arista – ARIST 22624).

Pressed on striking pink colored vinyl to match the track's celebrated "Pink Cadillac" motif, this maxi-single is cut at 45 RPM to deliver expansive dynamic headroom, wider groove spacing, and punchy, uncompressed low-end synth bass compared to standard 7" 45s or standard LP cuts.

Manufactured in England and distributed in the UK by RCA/Ariola, this release features master lacquers cut by engineer JA and features classic RCA-style English label typography. Housed in a heavy clear plastic protective sleeve, this solid VG+/E playing copy delivers the ultimate high-energy analog presentation of the Queen of Soul’s defining 1980s anthem.

The Technical & Pressing Profile

• Artist: Aretha Franklin

• Title: Freeway Of Love (The Pink Cadillac Mix)

• Label & Catalog Number: Arista – ARIST 22624 (UK 1986 Reissue)

• Format: 12" Vinyl Single, 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo, Pink Colored Vinyl

• Vinyl Color: Pink (Vibrant 1986 UK Colored Pressing)

• Release Year: 1986

• Country of Origin: United Kingdom (Manufactured in England)

• Genre / Style: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Synth-pop, Disco

• Distribution & Manufacturing: Distributed in the UK by RCA/Ariola; Made by Arista Records, Inc.

• Lacquer Cutting Engineer: JA (JA*)

• Matrix / Runout (Side A): ARIST 22694 A' S.W JA (Hand-Etched)

• Matrix / Runout (Side B): ARIST 22694 B' S.W. (Hand-Etched)

• Packaging Profile: Housed securely in a heavy clear plastic sleeve (Original outer picture jacket is missing).

Condition & Grading

Graded conservatively using standard Goldmine parameters:

• Record Condition: Very Good Plus / Excellent (VG+ / E)

  The pink vinyl retains brilliant gloss and clean playing surfaces with only light, minor signs of handling. Playback is strong, crisp, and high-energy, allowing Aretha's powerhouse lead vocals, driving percussion, and punchy synth basslines to project with excellent dynamic separation and zero inner-groove distortion.

• Sleeve Condition: Generic Plastic Sleeve (No Original Cover)

  The original printed picture jacket is missing; the record is safely protected and housed in a durable clear plastic sleeve.

Why This 12" Single Belongs in Your Collection

Dedicated 12" singles cut at 45 RPM are widely sought after by DJs and audiophiles for their massive dynamic headroom and clean, distortion-free tracking. Pressed on standout pink vinyl to embody the song’s visual and musical identity, this 1986 UK Arista pressing unlocks the full dancefloor punch and vocal clarity of "The Pink Cadillac Mix". In solid VG+/E playing condition, it is an essential showpiece for 80s dance-pop purists, synth-funk DJs, and Aretha Franklin completists.

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Add this vibrant 1986 UK pink vinyl 45 RPM 12" single of Aretha Franklin's Freeway Of Love to your turntable rotation today!