Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 824 307-1Mercury 824 307-1Q
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
824 307 - 1 1Y 3 20Runout side A, stamped
824 307 - 1 2Y 3 20Runout side B, stamped
Coney HatchFriction
Vinyl pressings
Friction
by Coney Hatch · 1985
10 pressings7 countriesHard RockRock
Friction was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Friction
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo VERL 23
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 824 307-1 M-1Mercury 422-824 307-1 M-1
- Format
- LP, Album · 53 Hauppauge Press
- Runout / matrix
422-824 307-1-AS-HRM MASTERDISK BK A-1Side A etched Masterdisk stamped, variant 1
422-824 307-1-BS-HRM MASTERDISK BK A-1Side B etched Masterdisk stamped, variant 1
422-824-307-1-AS-HRM MASTERDISK -BK A-2 -Side A runout, variant 2
422-824-307-1-BS-HRM MASTERDISK -BK A-1 -Side B runout, variant 2
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 824 307-1 M-1Mercury 422-824 307-1 M-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 824 307-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Anthem ANR-1-1046
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ANR 1 1046 A1 MASTERDISK BK DM 2Runout side A
ANR 1 1046 B MASTERDISK BK DM 3Runout side B
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Mercury 824 307-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Anthem ANR-1-1046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Anthem ANR-1-1046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | Mercury 824 307-1 / Mercury 824 307-1QFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Mercury 25PP-169First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Mercury 25PP-169First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Mercury 824 307-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Vertigo VERL 23First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Mercury 824 307-1 M-1 / Mercury 422-824 307-1 M-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Mercury 824 307-1 M-1 / Mercury 422-824 307-1 M-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1This Ain't Love4:04
- A2She's Gone3:58
- A3Wrong Side Of Town3:20
- A4Girl From Last Night's Dream4:04
- A5Coming To Get You3:47
- B1Fantasy4:14
- B2He's A Champion4:35
- B3State Line4:01
- B4Burning Love3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Friction are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Friction are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Friction first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Mercury 824 307-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Friction is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 824 307-1, VERL 23, 824 307-1 M-1, ANR-1-1046) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 824 307 - 1 1Y 3 20 and 824 307 - 1 2Y 3 20. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Friction 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.