UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 609
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
The Friends Of Mr Cairo
by Jon & Vangelis · 1981
59 pressings27 countriesDowntempoSynth-popAmbientElectronic
The Friends Of Mr Cairo was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 The Friends Of Mr Cairo
37 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 21 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLD 5039
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POLD 5039 A//1∇E STR STRAWBERRY 1 1Side A runout, variant 1
POLD 5039 B//1∇E STR 1 2 STRAWBERRYSide B runout, variant 1
POLD 5039 A//1▿ E STR STRAWBERRY. 1 1 3Side A runout, variant 2
POLD 5039 B//1▿ E STR 1 2 2 STRAWBERRY.Side B runout, variant 2
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLD 5039
- Format
- LP, Album · Embossed Sleeve
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6326
- Format
- LP, Album · 26-Compton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD16326-AS⸱PRC-C 2-1-1 STERLINGRunout A, etched, Sterling stamped, variant 1
PD⸱1⸱6326-BS-PRC-C 2-1-1 STERLINGRunout B, etched, Sterling stamped, variant 1
PD⸱1⸱6326-AS-PRC-C1-1-11 STERLING (3)Runout A, etched, Sterling stamped, variant 2
PD⸱1⸱6326⸱BS-PRC-C 2-1-11 STERLING (7)Runout B, etched, Sterling stamped, variant 2
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6326
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 53-Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B-1 ᐉ | PD∙1∙6326∙AS∙K1 STERLING STERLINGSide A runout, variant 1
B-1 ᐉ | PD∙1∙6326∙BS∙K1 STERLING STERLINGSide B runout, variant 1
B-1 ⟷ ᐉ PD.1.6326.AS.K1 STERLING STERLINGSide A runout, variant 2
A-1 ⟷ ᐉ PD.1.6326-BS-K STERLINGSide B runout, variant 2
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6326Polydor 2383 609
- Format
- LP, Album · 18-Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6326-AS-PW (PR) P STERLINGRunout side A, variant 1
PD-1-6326-BS-PW (PR) P STERLINGRunout side B, variant 1
PD16326-AS-PW (PR) STERLINGRunout side A, variant 2
PD•1•6326•BS-PW (PR) P STERLINGRunout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 59 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s54 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Argentina | Polydor 2383609First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Australasia | Polydor 2302 127LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Australia | Polydor 2383 609First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Austria | Polydor 2383 609First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Brazil | Polydor 2383609 / Polydor 2383 609First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6326First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Polydor 2442 188First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Polydor 2302 127LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Germany | Polydor 2383 609First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Greece | Polydor 2383 609First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Ireland | Polydor POLD 5053First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Ireland | Polydor POLD 5039First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Israel | Polydor 2383 609First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Polydor 2383 609First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 2974 / Polydor 2302127LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1991 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 2971 / Polydor 2302 127LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Polydor 2302 127LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Polydor PD-1-6326 / Polydor PD1 6326LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Polydor 825385-1 / Polydor PD1 6326LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Friends Of Mr. Cairo
- A2Back To School
- A3Outside Of This (Inside Of That)
- B1State Of Independence
- B2Beside
- B3The Mayflower
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Friends Of Mr Cairo are there?
59 vinyl pressings of The Friends Of Mr Cairo are listed here, from 27 countries, released between 1981 and 1991.
When was The Friends Of Mr Cairo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 2383 609.
How do I tell if my copy of The Friends Of Mr Cairo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2383 609, POLD 5039, PD-1-6326, 2383609) 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 The Friends Of Mr Cairo 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.
