US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Concord Jazz CJD-1001
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Direct To Disc
- Runout / matrix
CJDA-5-5F MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A runout
CJDB-2-2F MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout
LA4Just Friends
Vinyl pressings
Just Friends
by LA4 · 1978
12 pressings4 countriesBossa NovaJazz
Just Friends was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Just Friends
5 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 2 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Concord Jazz CJD-1001
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Direct To Disc
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Concord Jazz CJD-1001
- Format
- LP, Limited Edition, Promo · Direct To Disc
- Runout / matrix
CJDA-5-5F MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout Side A
CJDA-2-2F MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout Side B
Country unknown
1978- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
LELP 114 A SSTSide A runout
LELP 114 B SSTSide B runout
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- Concord Jazz ICLF-98008Concord Jazz CJD-1001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Unknown | Not On LabelFirst yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1978 | Japan | Concord Jazz ICLF-98008 / Concord Jazz CJD-1001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Concord Jazz CJD-1001LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 1978 | US | Concord Jazz CJD-1001First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1978 | US | Concord Jazz CJD-1001First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1978 | US | Concord Jazz CJD-1001First yearLP, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Concord Jazz CJ-199LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Mexico | Concord Jazz JUN-4013LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | Concord Jazz LCJ-2011LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Germany | Concord Jazz LELP 114LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Groove Note GRV1016-112", 45 RPM, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Numbered |
| ? | US | Concord Jazz CJD-1001LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Nouveau Bach6:53
- A2Carinhoso4:16
- A3Just Friends7:21
- Love Medley
- B2Spain8:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Just Friends are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Just Friends are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1978 and 1992.
When was Just Friends first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Japan. One of them is Concord Jazz CJD-1001.
How do I tell if my copy of Just Friends is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CJD-1001, ICLF-98008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CJDA-5-5F MASTERED BY CAPITOL and CJDB-2-2F MASTERED BY CAPITOL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Just 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.