US
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-372
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-320-E3 ◈-P-◈Side 1 Etched ◈-P-◈ Stamped
MCA-321-E3 ◈-P-◈Side 2 Etched ◈-P-◈ Stamped
Michael StanleyFriends And Legends
Vinyl pressings
Friends And Legends
by Michael Stanley · 1973
10 pressings4 countriesCountry RockClassic RockRockFolk
Friends And Legends was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Friends And Legends
5 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-372
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-320-E3 ◈-P-◈ ||̸||Side A Runout - Etched / ◈-P-◈ - Stamped
MCA-321-E3 ◈-P-◈ |Side B Runout - Etched / ◈-P-◈ - Stamped
(MCA320)Side A Label
(MCA321)Side B Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-372
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-320-E1 ◈-G-◈ ISide A Runout - Etched / ◈-G-◈ - Stamped
MCA-321-E1 "I HOPE IT'S A BOY" ◈-G-◈ |Side B Runout - Etched / ◈-P-◈ - Stamped
STERLINGStamped both sides
(MCA320)Side A Label
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-372
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-372
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA 320 E1 ⧈-G-⧈ STERLINGSide 1 Etched ⧈-G-⧈ STERLING Stamped
MCA 321 E1 "I HOPE IT'S A BOY" ⧈-G-⧈ STERLING LH 2Side 2 Etched ⧈-G-⧈ STERLING Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-372First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-372First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-372First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-372First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-372First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Brazil | MCA Records MCALP-600.088LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | MCA Records 5C 038-98603LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-372LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-372LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-372LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Among My Friends Again
- A2Help
- A3Yours For A Song
- A4Let's Get The Show On The Road
- B1Just Keep Playing Your Radio
- B2Roll On
- B3Bad Habits
- B4Funky Is The Drummer
- B5Poets' Day
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Friends And Legends are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Friends And Legends are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1973 and 1980.
When was Friends And Legends first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Canada. One of them is MCA Records MCA-372.
How do I tell if my copy of Friends And Legends is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-372) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA-320-E3 ◈-P-◈ and MCA-321-E3 ◈-P-◈. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Friends And Legends 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.