US
1977- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-673
- Format
- LP, Album
Barbara MandrellLovers, Friends And Strangers
Vinyl pressings
Lovers, Friends And Strangers
by Barbara Mandrell · 1977
13 pressings8 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Lovers, Friends And Strangers was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Lovers, Friends And Strangers
7 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 6 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Dot DO-2076
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCL 5228
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ABCL-5228-A-1Side 1 runout
ABCL-5228-B-1Side 2 runout
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Dot 9310-2076
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Dot YX-8106-AO
- Format
- LP, Album
New Zealand
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Dot DO-2076
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | ABC Dot 9310-2076First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | ABC Dot YX-8106-AOFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | ABC Dot DO-2076First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | ABC Dot ABCL 265First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | ABC Records ABCL 5228First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | ABC Dot DO-2076LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-673First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | ABC Dot DO-2076First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Australia | ABC Dot DO-2076LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | Taiwan | Pop MH-7239LP, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1979 | US | MCA Coral MCA-673LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-673LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-673LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1She's Loved Me Out Of You2:56
- A2Married But Not To Each Other2:56
- A3This Is Not Another Cheatin' Song2:47
- A4How Long Does It Take2:49
- A5Bedroom Reunion3:30
- B1Hold Me2:54
- B2We Are The One2:52
- B3After The Lovin'3:27
- B4Lovers, Friends And Strangers2:42
- B5Let My Man Go, Jesus2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lovers, Friends And Strangers are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Lovers, Friends And Strangers are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1977 and 1980.
When was Lovers, Friends And Strangers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-673.
How do I tell if my copy of Lovers, Friends And Strangers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-673, DO-2076, ABCL 5228, 9310-2076) 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 Lovers, Friends And Strangers 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.
