US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Philly Sound Works PSW 777
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Who Needs Enemies (With A Friend Like You) / Friendly Vibes
by Montana Sextet · 1983
16 pressings8 countriesJazz-FunkFunkDiscoElectronic
Who Needs Enemies was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Who Needs Enemies
7 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Philly Sound Works PSW 777
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PSW-777-ASide A Runout
Thanks: Issy/Bruce/Carlos DJ/Mark/Butch/Daryl/Earl/Lucy+LW "IT's Hot"Side A Runout
PSW-777-BSide B Runout
Mastering By Frankford/Wayne New York Herbie Jr. :-)Both Sides Runout
UK
June 1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 600-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS-600-12-A-3 TOWNHOUSED AA Side runout
VS-600-12-B-3 TOWNHOUSED AB Side runout
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 600-12
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 600
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 601 044Virgin 601 044-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
601044 A-1/83S I Made in GermanyRunout side A
601044 B-1/83S I Made in GermanyRunout side B
S 601 044 ALabel side A
S 601 044 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 601 044 / Virgin 601 044-213First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Virgin VINX 15First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Virgin VS 600-12First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1983 | UK | Virgin VS 600First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | Philly Sound Works PSW 777First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Philly Sound Works PSW 777First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Philly Sound Works PSW 77712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | UK | Virgin VS 600-12First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 106 3387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Virgin 601 044-213 / Virgin VS600-1212", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records BCM 1276512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | Germany | BCM Records BCM 1555712", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1992 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-143-PRO7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1992 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-14312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | BCM Records BCM 075577", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Germany | Not On Label (Secret Service (2)) WNE001 / Not On Label (Montana) WNE00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Who Needs Enemies (With A Friend Like You)7:27
- A2Friendly Vibes2:57
- B1Who Needs Enemies (With A Friend Like You) (Club Mix)8:03
- B2Who Needs Enemies (With A Friend Like You) (Radio Edit)3:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Who Needs Enemies are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Who Needs Enemies are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1983 and 2003.
When was Who Needs Enemies first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Europe, Italy. One of them is Philly Sound Works PSW 777.
How do I tell if my copy of Who Needs Enemies is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PSW 777, VS 600-12, VS 600, 601 044) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Who Needs Enemies 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.