US
January 1, 1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4646
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(APRS-1998)A-Side Label
(APRS-1999)B-Side Label
Jim ReevesMy Friend
Vinyl pressings
My Friend
by Jim Reeves · 1972
10 pressings6 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
My Friend was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 My Friend
8 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 6 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4646
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(APRS-1998)A-Side Label
(APRS-1999)B-Side Label
APRS 1998 3S I A1
APRS 1999 3S I A1
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor SF-8258
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
January 1, 1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4646
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(APRS-1998)A-Side Label
(APRS-1999)B-Side Label
Germany
January 1, 1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4646
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LSP 4646 (APRS-1998)Side A
LSP 4646 (APRS-1999)Side B
P1972 APRS-1998 Manufactured In GermanySide A, stamped
P1972 APRS-1999 Manufactured In GermanySide B, stamped
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4646
- Format
- LP, 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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | RCA Victor LSP-4646First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP 4646LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1972 | New Zealand | RCA Victor LSP-4646 / RCA Victor LSP 4646First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | RCA Victor SF-8258First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | RCA Victor LSP-4646First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-4646First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-4646First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-4646 / RCA Victor LSP 4646First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | RCA Victor LSP-4646First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | RCA Victor LSP-4646LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Writing's On The Wall2:42
- A2Read This Letter1:42
- A3One Little Rose3:02
- A4Gypsy Feet1:40
- A5From A Jack To A King1:49
- B1Daar Doer In Die Bosveld2:13
- B2There's A Heartache Following Me2:02
- B3Final Affair2:35
- B4Geboorteplasie2:17
- B5What Would You Do?2:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Friend are there?
10 vinyl pressings of My Friend are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was My Friend first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is RCA Victor LSP-4646, released January 1, 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of My Friend is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP-4646, SF-8258) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (APRS-1998) and (APRS-1999). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My 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.
