Netherlands
1970- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records D 138
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D 138 ALabel Side A
D 138 BLabel Side B
Andy KimA Friend In The City
Vinyl pressings
A Friend In The City
by Andy Kim · 1970
10 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
A Friend In The City was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 A Friend In The City
10 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 8 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.
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Steed Records 45-723
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ST-1045Label Side A
ST-1046Label Side B
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DOT 134
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Steed Records 45-723
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-1045Label Side A
ST-1046Label Side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Steed Records 45-723
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-1045Side A label
ST-1046Side B label
Belgium
1970- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DT 24.012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Belgium | Dot Records DT 24.012First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Canada | Dot Records STEED-723XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | France | Dot Records 2C 006-91.128 M / Dot Records 2C 006-91128 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Dot Records 1 C 006-91 128First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1970 | Greece | Dot Records 45-60064First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Dot Records D 138First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | UK | Dot Records DOT 134First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Steed Records 45-723First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Steed Records 45-723First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Steed Records 45-723First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AA Friend In The City3:10
- BYou2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Friend In The City are there?
10 vinyl pressings of A Friend In The City are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was A Friend In The City first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Netherlands, US, UK, Belgium and more. One of them is Dot Records D 138.
How do I tell if my copy of A Friend In The City is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D 138, 45-723, DOT 134, DT 24.012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D 138 A and D 138 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Friend In The City 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.
