US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1136-1-JJive 1136-I-J
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
B- 1 ᐉ H 1136‧1‧JA fw ¢Runout side A
A-3 ᐉ H 1136‧1‧JB fwRunout side B
1136-1-J-ALabel side A
1136-1-J-BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
More Than Friends
by Jonathan Butler · 1988
21 pressings15 countriesSoulSmooth JazzJazzFunk / Soul
More Than Friends was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 More Than Friends
18 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 14 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1136-1-JJive 1136-I-J
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive HIP 70
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HIP 70 A1 (Lyre symbol)topia MS DAMONTA side runout (etched)
HIP-70-B-2 (Lyre symbol)topia MS MT1 DAMONTB side runout (etched)
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive HIP X 70
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
Japan
November 28, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive ALI-28114
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive 150.8013
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | Jive 1136-1-J / BMG Arista / Ariola Limited HIP 70First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Brazil | Jive 150.8013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Jive 1136-1-JFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | Jive ZL71919First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Germany | Jive 6.26902 / Jive 6.26902 ASFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Germany | Jive 656.116-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | Jive 40035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | Jive 40035LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Italy | Jive ZL 71919First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Jive 656.116-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Scandinavia | Jive HIP 70 / Jive HIP-70First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Africa | Jive HIPC 70First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | Jive SPL1 51033 / Jive 5C SPL1-51033First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK | Jive HIP X 70First yearLP, Album, Stereo, 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Stereo, 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Jive HIP 70First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Liberation Records LIB 5163LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1There's One Born Every Minute (I'm A Sucker For You)4:57
- A2Breaking Away4:45
- A3More Than Friends5:16
- A4Take Me Home4:43
- A5True Love Never Fails5:18
- B1She's A Teaser4:19
- B2She's Hot (Burning Up)4:10
- B3Sarah Sarah5:04
- B4It's So Hard To Let You Go4:53
- B5Sekona4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of More Than Friends are there?
21 vinyl pressings of More Than Friends are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was More Than Friends first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Japan, Brazil and more. One of them is Jive 1136-1-J.
How do I tell if my copy of More Than Friends is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1136-1-J, HIP 70, HIP X 70, ALI-28114) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B- 1 ᐉ H 1136‧1‧JA fw ¢ and A-3 ᐉ H 1136‧1‧JB fw. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is More Than Friends 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.
