US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 938
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · 56 - Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RS-938 AS-CP2 Kendun-C 1A runout
RS-938 BS-CP2 Kendun-D 1B runout
Mary MacGregorGood Friend
Vinyl pressings
Good Friend
by Mary MacGregor · 1979
14 pressings9 countriesScoreVocalPopStage & Screen
Good Friend was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Good Friend
13 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 938
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 26 = Compton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RS-938 AS-CMPI PRCW-I KENDUN-DA side runout
RS 938 BS-CMPI PRCW-I KENDUN-DB side runout
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 938
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 72
- Runout / matrix
RS 938ASA Side Label
RS 938BSB Side Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 938
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · 73 - Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T RS 938 AS-CT2 [KENDUN-D]A side runout, etched, [stamped]
T RS 938 BS-CT1 [KENDUN-D]B side runout, etched, [stamped]
RS 938 ASA side label matrix
RS 938 BSB side label matrix
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 938
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 938
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | RSO RS 938First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Jamaica | RSO RS 938First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Mexico | RSO 1082First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Peru | RSO 2090376.3First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Philippines | RSO RSO-873-066First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | RSO RSO 54 / RSO 2090 417First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | RSO RS 938First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | RSO RS 938First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | US | RSO RS 938First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | RSO RS 938First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | RSO RS 938First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | US | RSO RS 938First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | RSO DWQ6076First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RSO 2090 3767", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AGood Friend2:40
- BRudy And Tripper (Instrumental)2:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Good Friend are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Good Friend are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Good Friend first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Japan, Canada and more. One of them is RSO RS 938.
How do I tell if my copy of Good Friend is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS 938, RSO 54, DWQ6076, 1082) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RS-938 AS-CP2 Kendun-C 1 and RS-938 BS-CP2 Kendun-D 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Good Friend 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.
