Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- ABC/Dunhill Records D-4351
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1646-2 G MSide A, etched runout
1647-2 G MSide B, etched runout
(1646)Side A, label
(1647)Side B, label
John KayMoonshine (Friend Of Mine)
Vinyl pressings
Moonshine (Friend Of Mine)
by John Kay · 1973
12 pressings7 countriesPop RockCountry RockRockFolk
Moonshine (Friend Of Mine) was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Moonshine (Friend Of Mine)
12 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
US
May 1973- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill D-4351ABC Records D-4351
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01646 XA side deadwax - scribed
01647B side deadwax - scribed
US
May 1973- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill D-4351ABC Records D-4351
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-01646A Label
45-01647B Label
US
May 1973- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill D-4351ABC Records D-4351
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
UK
June 15, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Probe PRO 593
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YPRO 593A 45Label Side A
YPRO 593B 45Label Side B
YPRO 593 A-1 KTLabel Side A, variant 2
YPRO 593 B-1 KTLabel Side B, variant 2
US
May 1973- Label and catalog number
- Probe PRO-10280
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | ABC/Dunhill Records D-4351First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Probe 1C 006-94 577 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Japan | Probe IPR-10380First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Probe 5C 006- 94577First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Probe PROBE.62First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Probe PRO 593First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Dunhill D-4351 / ABC Records D-4351First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Dunhill D-4351 / ABC Records D-4351First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Dunhill D-4351 / ABC Records D-4351First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Dunhill D-4351 / ABC Records D-4351First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Probe PRO-10280First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | Probe PRO 593First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMoonshine (Friend Of Mine)2:46
- BNobody Lives Here Anymore4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moonshine (Friend Of Mine) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Moonshine (Friend Of Mine) are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Moonshine (Friend Of Mine) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Canada, US, UK, Germany and more. One of them is ABC/Dunhill Records D-4351.
How do I tell if my copy of Moonshine (Friend Of Mine) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D-4351, PRO 593, PRO-10280, 1C 006-94 577 M) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1646-2 G M and 1647-2 G M. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Moonshine (Friend Of Mine) 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.