UK & Europe
September 1985- Label and catalog number
- Jive
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
105 AA-Side Run Out
105 BB-Side Run Out
Precious WilsonI'll Be Your Friend
Vinyl pressings
I'll Be Your Friend
by Precious Wilson · 1985
11 pressings4 countriesSoulElectronicFunk / Soul
I'll Be Your Friend was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 I'll Be Your Friend
5 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
UK & Europe
September 16, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 105
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JIVE T 105A*Side A
JIVE T 105B*Side B
UK & Europe
September 16, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK & Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 105
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Spain
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 105Sanni Records JIVE 105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Spain | Jive JIVE 105 / Sanni Records JIVE 105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK & Europe | Jive JIVE T 105First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK & Europe | JiveFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1985 | UK & Europe | Jive JIVE T 105First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK & Europe | Jive JIVE 105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Jive 151.23812" | 12" |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Jive 145.283 / CNR 145.2837", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | US | Jive JD-1-945712", Stereo | 12", Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Jive JD-1-945712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Jive JS1-94567", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Jive JS1-94567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AI'll Be Your Friend (Extended Version)5:43
- B1I'll Be Your Friend (Instrumental Version)5:01
- B2I'll Be Your Friend (Alternative Mix)5:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I'll Be Your Friend are there?
11 vinyl pressings of I'll Be Your Friend are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was I'll Be Your Friend first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK & Europe, Spain. One of them is Jive, released September 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of I'll Be Your Friend is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JIVE T 105, JIVE 105) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 105 A and 105 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I'll Be Your 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.