US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT12-4727
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Johnny GillFairweather Friend
Vinyl pressings
Fairweather Friend
by Johnny Gill · 1990
10 pressings5 countriesNew Jack SwingFunk / Soul
Fairweather Friend was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Fairweather Friend
10 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 5 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT12-4727
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MOT-10314-HF2 DMS Herbie Jr :v) ⧈-G-⧈ 1Side A runout
MOT-10315-HF1 DMS Herbie Jr :v) ⧈-G-⧈ 1Side B runout
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown L33-1015
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown L33-18396
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MOT 10248 BG-3 ⧈-G-⧈ 1Side A runout
MOT 10248 BG-3 ⧈-G-⧈ 1Side B runout
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown TDS 612
- Format
- 12"
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown 105176
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Motown TDS 612First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Australia | Motown 105176First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Canada | Motown MS-4727 / MCA Records Canada MS-4727First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | Motown ZT44104First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Germany | Motown ZB 44103First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Philippines | Motown EPMO-89-093 / Motown MOT12-4727First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1990 | US | Motown L33-1015First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Motown MOT12-4727First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | Motown L33-18396First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Motown MOT12-4727First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Fairweather Friend (Radio Mix)4:59
- A2Fairweather Friend (12" Remix)7:52
- A3Fairweather Friend (Hard Core Mix)6:20
- B1Fairweather Friend (7" Remix)4:35
- B2Fairweather Friend (Extended Edit Version)5:59
- B3Fairweather Friend (Dub Remix)6:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fairweather Friend are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Fairweather Friend are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Fairweather Friend first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Motown MOT12-4727.
How do I tell if my copy of Fairweather Friend is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MOT12-4727, L33-1015, L33-18396, TDS 612) 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 Fairweather 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.
