The CD adds "All Join Our Hands" and "When the Children Cry" compared to some vinyl versions.
Owning this FLAC file is only lawful if you possess the original 7 81768-2 CD. FLAC is not a distribution format; it’s an archival one. Sharing copyrighted FLAC rips violates law in most countries. Collectors use lossless to preserve physical media they already own – not to evade purchase.
The segment “7 81768-2” or simply 81768-2 is a pressing identifier. Let’s break it down: White Lion - 1987 - Pride.7 81768-2.flac
So 81768-2 is the Atlantic Records CD catalog number for the original 1987 Pride release. Collectors today search for that exact number to find the first pressing, which has unique mastering and often better dynamic range than later remasters.
What about the “.7” in “Pride.7 81768-2.flac”? This is almost certainly not official. Likely explanations: The CD adds "All Join Our Hands" and
Rest assured, no official release of Pride includes “.7” in the title. It is safe to rename the file to White Lion - 1987 - Pride (81768-2).flac for proper library management.
If you see a FLAC file labeled with “81768-2,” it likely came from an original 1987 CD rip. Owning this FLAC file is only lawful if