US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Cold Chillin' 0-21342Warner Bros. Records 0-21342
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
0-21342-A-SR_ F/W CSB ♪♪ SRCRunout Side A
0-21342 B SR1 F/W CSB ♪♪ SRCRunout Side B
Vinyl pressings
Just A Friend
by Biz Markie · 1989
19 pressings4 countriesBoom BapPop RapHip Hop
Just A Friend was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Just A Friend
8 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Cold Chillin' 7-22784Warner Bros. Records 9 22784-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SRC 7-22784A SR1 F/W CSB♪♪ 1-1A-Side Runout Etching
SRC 7-22784B SR1 F/W CSB♪♪ 1-1B-Side Runout Etching
7-22784-AA-Side Label
7-22784-BB-Side Label
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Cold Chillin' 9 21342-0Warner Bros. Records 9 21342-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Single
- Runout / matrix
SRC 0-21342-A-SR2 F/W CSB♪♪A-Side Runout Etching
SRC 0-21342B SR1 F/W CSB♪♪B-Side Runout Etching
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Cold Chillin' PRO-A-3721Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-3721
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRO-A1-3721 SR1 F/W CSB ♪♪ SRCA-side runout
PRO-A2-3721 SR1 F/W CSB ♪♪ SRCB-side runout
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Cold Chillin' 7-22784Warner Bros. Records 7-22784
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-22784Cold Chillin' 7-22784
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX304755A-Side Label
MX304&56B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 7-22784 / Cold Chillin' 7-22784First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 7599-22784-7 / Cold Chillin' 7599-22784-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Cold Chillin' 7599-21342-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | US | Cold Chillin' 0-21342 / Warner Bros. Records 0-21342First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | US | Cold Chillin' 7-22784 / Warner Bros. Records 9 22784-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Cold Chillin' PRO-A-3721 / Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-3721First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Cold Chillin' 7-22784 / Warner Bros. Records 7-22784First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Cold Chillin' 9 21342-0 / Warner Bros. Records 9 21342-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Single |
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Cold Chillin' W 9823 / Warner Bros. Records W 98237", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Cold Chillin' W 9823T / Cold Chillin' 7599 21547-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Cold Chillin' W 9823 / Warner Bros. Records W 98237", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Cold Chillin' W 9823T / Cold Chillin' 7599 21547-012", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | US | Cold Chillin' 0-21342 / Warner Bros. Records 0-2134212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Cold Chillin' cc-6603-77", Single | 7", Single |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | Cleopatra CLO26817", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Cleopatra CLO26807", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Cleopatra CLO 49197", Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Cold Chillin' 9-21342-012", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
| ? | US | Cold Chillin' 9-21342-0 / Cold Chillin' 9 21342-012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AJust A Friend (LP Version)4:08
- BJust A Friend (Instrumental)4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Just A Friend are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Just A Friend are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1989 and 2024.
When was Just A Friend first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, Australia, Europe. One of them is Cold Chillin' 0-21342.
How do I tell if my copy of Just A Friend is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-21342, 7-22784, 9 21342-0, PRO-A-3721) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 0-21342-A-SR_ F/W CSB ♪♪ SRC and 0-21342 B SR1 F/W CSB ♪♪ SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Just A 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.