US
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0567
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
APKS-5838 - - 2S I A1Side A runout stamped
APKS-5839 - - 3S I B3Side B runout stamped
John DenverFriends With You
Vinyl pressings
Friends With You
by John Denver · 1971
17 pressings11 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Friends With You was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Friends With You
14 pressings came out in 1971, 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
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0567
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
APKS-5838 - - 1S A2F RA runout variant 1
APKS-5839 - - 1S A4D RB runout variant 1
APKS-5838 - - 1S A2A RA runout variant 2
APKS-5839 - - 1S A3A RB runout variant 2
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0567
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA 74-0567
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
I A5 APKS-5938--2SA-Side Runout Etching
I B1 APKS-5939--3SB-Side Runout Etching
APKS-5938Label A
APKS-5939Label B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0567
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
UK
November 26, 1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2156
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | RCA Victor 101990First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | RCA Victor 74-0567First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Japan | RCA SS-2131First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Mexico | RCA Victor 76-3538First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | South Africa | RCA Victor 42-285First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | RCA Victor 3-10678First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | RCA Victor 3-10678First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | RCA Victor 74-0567First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | RCA 74-0567First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | RCA Victor 74-0567First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | RCA Victor 74-0567First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | RCA Victor 74-0567First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | RCA Victor 49.839First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2156First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA 74-0567 / RCA Victor 74-05677", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA 74-0567 / RCA Victor 74-05677", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | Netherlands | RCA Victor 74-0567 / RCA 74-05677", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AFriends With You3:22
- BStarwood In Aspen3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Friends With You are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Friends With You are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Friends With You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, France, Australia and more. One of them is RCA Victor 74-0567, released October 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Friends With You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 74-0567, RCA 2156, 49.839, 101990) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, APKS-5838 - - 2S I A1 and APKS-5839 - - 3S I B3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Friends With You 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.
