UK
April 27, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Streetwave MKHAN 12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MKHAN . 12.A. 1 TUNESide A: Etched
MKHAN . 12.B. 1Side B: Etched
Edwin StarrMarvin (From A Friend, To A Friend)
Vinyl pressings
Marvin (From A Friend, To A Friend)
by Edwin Starr · 1984
11 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Marvin (From A Friend, To A Friend) was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Marvin (From A Friend, To A Friend)
10 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Streetwave MKHAN 12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Streetwave KHAN 12
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Streetwave MKHAN 12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Germany
May 1984- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon 100·07·280
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BZ 3663Label side A
BZ 3664Label side B
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Streetwave 101933Vogue 101933
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Streetwave 101933 / Vogue 101933First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Streetwave 311064 / Vogue 311064First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Bellaphon 120·07·091First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Bellaphon 100·07·280First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Streetwave SWM 9651First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Streetwave MKHAN 12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Streetwave KHAN 12First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Streetwave MKHAN 12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Streetwave MKHAN 12First year12", 45 RPM, White Label, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Bellaphon 100·07·280First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Bellaphon 100-07-2807", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMarvin (Edit)4:19
- BHappy Song3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Marvin (From A Friend, To A Friend) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Marvin (From A Friend, To A Friend) are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Marvin (From A Friend, To A Friend) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Germany, France, Italy. One of them is Streetwave MKHAN 12, released April 27, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Marvin (From A Friend, To A Friend) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MKHAN 12, KHAN 12, 100·07·280, 101933) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MKHAN . 12.A. 1 TUNE and MKHAN . 12.B. 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Marvin (From A Friend, To 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.
