Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI Electrola 1C 064-45 556
- Format
- LP, Album
ArabesqueFriday Night
Vinyl pressings
Friday Night
by Arabesque · 1978
15 pressings11 countriesDiscoElectronicPop
Friday Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Friday Night
5 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Italy
November 1978- Label and catalog number
- OUT OUT-ST 25011OUT OUT ST 25011
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- Victor VIP-6594
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VICS 6001A 121 *******Side A stamped, variant 1
VICS 6001B S 112 *Side B stamped, variant 1
〄Ⓑ VICS 6001A 123 ⊹ 7 USide A stamped, variant 2
VICS 6001B S 112 Ⓢ ⊹⊹⊹Side B stamped, variant 2
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- Victor VIP-6594
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Ⓚ ® VICS 6001A 121 **** ASide 1 stamped
VICS 6001B Ⓢ 111 ***Side 2 stamped
VICS-6001-AA-Side Label
VICS-6001-BB-Side Label
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- Victor VIP-6594
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Germany | EMI Electrola 1C 064-45 556First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Victor VIP-6594First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Victor VIP-6594First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Victor VIP-6594First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | OUT OUT-ST 25011 / OUT OUT ST 25011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Brazil | Young 304.1142LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | EMI Electrola 1C 064-45 556LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Talent TLS 3051LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Hispavox 60.306LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Velvet Records VLT 501LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Greece | Zodiac SYZP 44103 / Zodiac 44103LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Mexico | Melody Internacional, S.A. MI 8077LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | South Korea | Bond BD 6001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Victor VIP-6594LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Russia | Мирумир MIR100720LP, Album, Deluxe Edition | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition |
Tracklist
- A1Hello Mr. Monkey3:25
- A2Fly High, Little Butterfly3:26
- A3Someone Is Waiting For You4:01
- A4The Man With The Gun2:58
- A5Six Times A Day3:09
- A6Buggy Boy2:54
- B1Friday Night4:12
- B2Catch Me Tiger4:52
- B3Give It Up3:53
- B4Love Is Just A Game4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Friday Night are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Friday Night are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1978 and 2014.
When was Friday Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, Italy, Japan. One of them is EMI Electrola 1C 064-45 556.
How do I tell if my copy of Friday Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 064-45 556, OUT-ST 25011, VIP-6594) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Friday Night 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.