US
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Camden CAS-2408
- Format
- LP, Album · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZCRS-1059-31S-A2A RSide A etched, R stamped
ZCRS-1060-9S A2C RSide B etched, R etched
ZCRS-1059Side A label
ZCRS-1060Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Let's Be Friends
by Elvis Presley · 1970
56 pressings15 countriesRock & RollRock
Let's Be Friends was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Let's Be Friends
19 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 9 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Camden CAS-2408
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZCRS-1059-30S- A3B R [upside down][Variant 1] Side A - etched
ZCRS-1060-31S- A3 B R [upside down][Variant 1] Side B - etched; R - stamped
ZCRS-1059-30S- A1B R[Variant 2] Side A - etched
ZCRS-1060-95 A1D R[Variant 2] Side B - etched
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Camden CAS-2408
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZCRS-1059-33S HSide A
ZCRS-1060-33S HSide B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Camden CAS-2408
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZCRS-1059-10S ISide A runout, variant 1
ZCRS-1060-11S ISide B runout, variant 1
ZCRS-1059-11S I A3Side A runout, variant 2
ZCRS-1060-10S I A4Side B runout, variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Camden CAS-2408
- Format
- LP, Album · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZCRS-1059-33 S HSide A runout
ZCRS-1060-33 S HSide B runout
ZCRS-1059Side A label
ZCRS-1060Side B label
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA International (Camden) INTS 1103RCA International (Camden) CAS 2408
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZCRS 1059-1E A2DSide A runout, stamped, variant 1
ZCRS 1060-1E A3ASide B runout, stamped, variant 1
ZCRS 1059 3ESide A runout, stamped, variant 2
ZCRS 1060 7ESide B runout, stamped, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 56 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s41 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | RCA Camden CAS-2408First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Australia | RCA Camden CAS-2408First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | France | RCA Camden 900.086First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | RCA International INTS 1103 / RCA International INTS-1103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | RCA International INTS 1103 / RCA International (Camden) INTS 1103First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | RCA International INTS 1103 / RCA International (Camden) INTS 1103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Mexico | RCA Camden cam/s-475First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | New Zealand | RCA Camden CAS-2408First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1970 | South Africa | RCA Camden NCAN 3106 / RCA Camden CAS 2406First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | South Africa | RCA Victor CAP 21First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | UK | RCA International (Camden) INTS 1103 / RCA International (Camden) CAS 2408First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | RCA International INTS 1103First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | US | RCA Camden CAS-2408First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | RCA Camden CAS-2408First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | RCA Camden CAS-2408First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Spain | Mirlo CL-43188LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Camden CAS-2408LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | RCA Camden CAS-2408LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | RCA Camden CAS-2408LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Australia | RCA Camden CAS-2408LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | RCA Camden CAS-2408LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA International INTS 1103 / RCA International 26.21198LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | RCA International INTS 1103 / RCA International 26.21198LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | RCA International INTS 1103 / RCA International 26.21198LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | RCA International INTS 1103 / RCA International 26.21198LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA International INTS 1103 / RCA International 26.21198LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | RCA International INTS 1103 / RCA International (Camden) INTS 1103LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | RCA International INTS 1103 / RCA International 26.21198LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | UK & Europe | RCA International NL 89131 / RCA NL 89131LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Pickwick CAS 2408LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Stay Away Joe1:35
- A2If I'm A Fool (For Loving You)2:40
- A3Let's Be Friends2:39
- A4Let's Forget About The Stars2:22
- A5Mama2:12
- B1I'll Be There (If You Ever Want Me)2:21
- B2Almost1:47
- B3Change Of Habit3:16
- B4Have A Happy2:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let's Be Friends are there?
56 vinyl pressings of Let's Be Friends are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1970 and 1984.
When was Let's Be Friends first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is RCA Camden CAS-2408.
How do I tell if my copy of Let's Be Friends is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CAS-2408, INTS 1103, 900.086, cam/s-475) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZCRS-1059-31S-A2A R and ZCRS-1060-9S A2C R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let's Be Friends 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.
