US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Glades 1734
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
"FRIEND OF MINE (VOCAL)" LITTLe MILTON LB
"FRIEND OF MINe (INST.)" LITTLe MILTON LB
Little MiltonFriend Of Mine
Vinyl pressings
Friend Of Mine
by Little Milton · 1976
12 pressings5 countriesJazz-FunkFunkDiscoJazz
Friend Of Mine was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Friend Of Mine
11 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 4 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Glades 1734
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
GLADES-1734-A (Circled MR) "FRIENDS OF MINE" (VOCAL) (Delta)99240 LITTLE MILTON LBSide A, Etched
GLADES-1734-B LITTLE MILTON (Circled MR) (Delta)99240-X LB "FRIENDS OF MINE" (INST.)Side B, Etched
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Glades 1734
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · PRC Richmond
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Glades 1734
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Glades 1734
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Seville Records SEV 1018
- Format
- 7", Single
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | RCA XB02097First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | RCA SS-3024First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | Seville Records SEV 1018First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | Seville Records SEV 1018First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | UK | Seville Records SEV 1018First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | UK | Seville Records SEV 1018First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Glades 1734First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Glades 1734First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Glades 1734First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Glades 1734First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Glades 1734First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | RCA RCS 40357" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AFriend Of Mine3:38
- BFriend Of Mine (Instrumental)3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Friend Of Mine are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Friend Of Mine are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Friend Of Mine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Canada, Japan. One of them is Glades 1734.
How do I tell if my copy of Friend Of Mine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1734, SEV 1018, XB02097, SS-3024) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, "FRIEND OF MINE (VOCAL)" LITTLe MILTON LB and "FRIEND OF MINe (INST.)" LITTLe MILTON LB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Friend Of Mine 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.