UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Amherst Records Lonx 213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Glenn MedeirosUn Roman D'Amitié (Friend You Give Me A Reason)
Vinyl pressings
Un Roman D'Amitié (Friend You Give Me A Reason)
by Glenn Medeiros · 1988
20 pressings9 countriesBalladPop
Un Roman D'Amitié was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Un Roman D'Amitié
18 pressings came out in 1988, 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Amherst Records LON 213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONXDJ 213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Australasia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 872 244-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
872 244 - 7ARunout Side A hand etched
872 244 - 7BRunout Side B hand etched
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 766
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 872 336-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
872 336 - 7 S 1 3 20 DRunout stamped side A
872 336 - 7 S 2 3 20 <Runout stamped side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | Mercury 872 244-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | A&M Records AM 766First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Metronome 872 336-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Mercury 872 244-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Mercury 872 245-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | France | Mercury 870 529-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | France | Mercury 870 529-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | France | Mercury 870 529-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | Mercury 870 529-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | France | Mercury 870 529-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | Mercury 870 529-7 / Amherst Records 870 529-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | Mercury 870 529-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | France | Mercury 870 529-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Metronome 872 337-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Metronome 872 245-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AUn Roman D'Amitié (Friend You Give Me A Reason)4:20
- BYou're My Woman, You're My Lady (Instrumental)3:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Un Roman D'Amitié are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Un Roman D'Amitié are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Un Roman D'Amitié first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australasia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Amherst Records Lonx 213.
How do I tell if my copy of Un Roman D'Amitié is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Lonx 213, LON 213, LONXDJ 213, 872 244-7) 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 Un Roman D'Amitié 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.
