US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54266 F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Eddie KendricksHe's A Friend
Vinyl pressings
He's A Friend
by Eddie Kendricks · 1975
12 pressings5 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
He's A Friend was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 He's A Friend
3 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 2 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54266F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Red Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
63621-M RE1 03AA-side label
63621-S RE1 03BB-side label
New Zealand
1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMM 925
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown TMM 925First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | US | Tamla T 54266FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1975 | US | Tamla T 54266 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | Motown T 54266F7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Canada | Motown T 54266F7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1 C 006-97 3927", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Tamla T 54266F7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | Tamla T 54266F7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | Tamla T 54266F7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | US | Tamla T 54266F7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 10217", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 10217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHe's A Friend3:22
- BAll Of My Love2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of He's A Friend are there?
12 vinyl pressings of He's A Friend are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was He's A Friend first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, New Zealand. One of them is Tamla T 54266 F.
How do I tell if my copy of He's A Friend is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 54266 F, T 54266F, TMM 925) 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 He's 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.
