US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 1046
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AS 1046 SA [Artisan logo]Runout A
P AS 1046-SB-XRunout B
AS 1046-SALabel A
AS 1046-SBLabel B
Barry ManilowSome Kind Of Friend
Vinyl pressings
Some Kind Of Friend
by Barry Manilow · 1982
15 pressings7 countriesVocalPop
Some Kind Of Friend was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Some Kind Of Friend
13 pressings came out in 1982, 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9003
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 1046
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AS 1046 SA1A side runout - variant 1
AS 1046 SBB side runout - variant 1
AS 1046 SA [SRC logo] [Artisan logo] 1-1A side runout - variant 2
AS 1046 SB1 [SRC logo] 1-1B side runout - variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 1046
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AS 1046 SA-S1 [ɑ] R-10735-S1 [Artisan logo] SLM △3644 1-1Runout side A, etched [stamped]
AS 1046 SB-S1 [ɑ] R-10735-S1 SLM △3644-X 1-1Runout side B, etched [stamped]
AS 1046-SALabel side A
AS 1046-SBLabel side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 1046
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · PRC
- Runout / matrix
AS 1046SA PRC-2-1-1A side runout - etched
AS 1046 SB PRC-2-1-1B side runout - etched
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 1046
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
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.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Arista K-8971First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | Canada | Arista AS 1046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Japan | Arista 7RS-65First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | Arista 7RS-65First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Arista K 8971First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | Portugal | Arista 2500PFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Arista AS 1046First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1982 | US | Arista AS 1046First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1982 | US | Arista AS1-9003First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Arista AS 1046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Arista AS 1046First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1982 | US | Arista AS 1046First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Arista AS 1046First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1983 | UK | Arista ARIST 5167", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Arista K-89717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASome Kind Of Friend3:44
- BHeaven3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Some Kind Of Friend are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Some Kind Of Friend are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Some Kind Of Friend first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Australia, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Arista AS 1046.
How do I tell if my copy of Some Kind Of Friend is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS 1046, AS1-9003, K-8971, 7RS-65) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P AS 1046 SA [Artisan logo] and P AS 1046-SB-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Some Kind Of Friend 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.
