USSR
1974- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия Г62—04091-2
- Format
- Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono
ДружбаАнсамбль "Дружба"
Vinyl pressings
Ансамбль "Дружба"
by Дружба · 1974
10 pressings1 countryPop
Ансамбль "Дружба" was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Ансамбль "Дружба"
8 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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.
USSR
1974- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия 33 С62-04867-68
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Flipback Sleeve
USSR
1974- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия C62-04867-8
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
USSR
1974- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия 33С62-04867-68
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
С62-04867/3-2Side A
С62-04868/3-2Side B
USSR
1974- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия C62-04867-68
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
C62-04867/3-1Side A
C62-04868/3-1Side B
USSR
1974- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия 33 С62-04867-68
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | USSR | Мелодия Г62—04091-2First yearFlexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | USSR | Мелодия 33 С62-04867-68First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | USSR | Мелодия C62-04867-8First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | USSR | Мелодия 33С62-04867-68First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | USSR | Мелодия C62-04867-68First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | USSR | Мелодия 33 С62-04867-68First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | USSR | Мелодия 33 С62-04867-68First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | USSR | Мелодия 33 С62-04867-68First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | USSR | Мелодия C62-04867-687", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия 33 С62-04867-687", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Любимые Руки
- A2Старая Мелодия
- BО, Мари!
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ансамбль "Дружба" are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ансамбль "Дружба" are listed here, from 1 country.
When was Ансамбль "Дружба" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in USSR. One of them is Мелодия Г62—04091-2.
How do I tell if my copy of Ансамбль "Дружба" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Г62—04091-2, 33 С62-04867-68, C62-04867-8, 33С62-04867-68) 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 Ансамбль "Дружба" 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.