UK
December 1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA RCA 471RCA PB 6762
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RCA 471 A1 <Side A runout etched / stamped
RCA 471 B1 <Side B runout etched / stamped
RCA 471 A*Side A label
RCA 471 B*Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Friends
by Amii Stewart · 1984
35 pressings12 countriesDowntempoSynth-popElectronicFunk / Soul
Friends was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Friends
18 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 7 countries. 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.
UK
December 1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA RCA 471RCA PB 6762
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RCA 471 A1 ΛSide A runout etched / stamped
RCA 471 B1 ΛSide B runout etched / stamped
RCA 471 A* (PB 6762 A*)Side A label
RCA 471 B* (PB 6762 B*)Side B label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA RCAT 471RCA PC 6763
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RCAT 471 A1 tim tom cbs ASide A runout variant 1
RCAT 471 B1 TY ASide B runout variant 1
RCAT 471 A1 A tim tom cbs 2Side A runout variant 2
RCAT 471 B1 A TY 4Side B runout variant 2
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.20386 AETELDEC 6.20386
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Orange Transparent
- Runout / matrix
○ C - 6.20 386-01-1 ENRunout side A
○ C - 6.20 386-01-2 ENRunout side B
6.20386-01-1Label side A
6.20386-01-2Label side B
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.14266TELDEC 6.14266 AC
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
C-6.14 266-01-1Runout side A
C-6.14 266-01-2Runout side B
6.14266-01-1Label side A
6.14266-01-2Label side B
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.20386 AETELDEC 6.20386
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Green Transparent
- Runout / matrix
⬭c-6.20 386-01-1 ENRunout side A
⬭c-6.20 386-01-2 ENRunout side B
6.20386-01-1Label side A
6.20386-01-2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | RCA Victor DB 61594First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20386 AE / TELDEC 6.20386First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | Germany | TELDEC 6.14266 / TELDEC 6.14266 ACFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20386 AE / TELDEC 6.20386First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20386First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20386First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | TELDEC 6.2038612", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | Italy | RCA PC 6763 / RCA Italiana PC 6763First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | RCA PB 6762 / RCA Italiana PB 6762First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | RCA Italiana PB 6762First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Italy | RCA PC 6763 / RCA Italiana PC 6763First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Italy | RCA PC 6763 / RCA Italiana PC 6763First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 144 / Dureco Benelux MS 144First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music 4947 / Dureco Benelux 4947First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | RCA 104392First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | RCA RCS-30006 / RCA PC 67637", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Philippines | RCA Victor RCAEP-13501 / RCA PC 676312", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AFriends
- BPicture
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Friends are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Friends are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was Friends first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and more. One of them is RCA RCA 471, released December 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Friends is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RCA 471, RCAT 471, 6.20386 AE, 6.14266) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RCA 471 A1 < and RCA 471 B1 <. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Friends 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.
