UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 258Polydor 2059 354
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POSP 258 A//2 E TO STRAWBERRYRunout A
POSP 258 B//1 E STR STRAWBERRYRunout B
Vinyl pressings
The Friends Of Mr Cairo
by Jon & Vangelis · 1981
21 pressings15 countriesDowntempoSynth-popElectronic
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
21 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 15 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 POSPX 258
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 258 A//1▽ESTR 11 STRAWBERRYSide A - Etching runout groove
POSPX 258 B//1▽ESTR 11 3 STRAWBERRYSide B - Etching runout groove
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 258
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 258 A//1▽ESTR 11 STRAWBERRYSide A - etching runout groove
POSPX 258 B//1▽ESTR 11 3 STRAWBERRYSide B - etching runout groove
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2181
- Format
- 7", Stereo
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2181
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Compton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD218181NP-5621-PRC-C 1-1 LONG -A- STERLINGSide A Runout, etched (except "STERLING" stamped)
PD2181-81NP-5625-PRC-C 1-1-1 -B- STERLINGSide B Runout, etched (except "STERLING" stamped)
81 NP 5621Side A Label
81 NP 5625Side B Label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2181 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Polydor 2059 354First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Belgium | Polydor 2059 354First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Brazil | Polydor 2059 354First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Canada | Polydor PDS 2176First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Canada | Polydor PROS 163First year12", Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 12", Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1981 | France | Polydor 2059 354First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Ireland | Polydor POSP 258First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Italy | Polydor 2059 354First year7" | 7" |
| 1981 | Japan | Polydor 7DM0022First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Polydor 2059 354First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2059 354First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Polydor 20 59 354First year7" | 7" |
| 1981 | UK | Polydor POSP 258 / Polydor 2059 354First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Polydor POSPX 258First year12", Single, Promo, Box Set · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, Box Set · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | Polydor POSPX 258First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Friends Of Mr Cairo
- BBeside
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Friends Of Mr Cairo are there?
21 vinyl pressings of The Friends Of Mr Cairo are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was The Friends Of Mr Cairo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, US, Austria, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor POSP 258.
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 POSP 258, POSPX 258, PD 2181, PD 2181 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POSP 258 A//2 E TO STRAWBERRY and POSP 258 B//1 E STR STRAWBERRY. 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.
