Radio Free Europe 7″

R.E.M.s first and breakthrough single Radio Free Europe was initially released by a small Atlanta-based record label, Hib-Tone Records. Produced by Mitch Easter, the original recording of the single had different mixes by Easter and by label-owner Johnny Hibbert. Although the band preferred Easters mix, Hibbert chose his version for the 1981 limited pressing 45RPM single, which is now a coveted collectors item, packaged in a black and white sleeve featuring original photography by Michael Stipe.