US
September 1994- Label and catalog number
- Sire 7-18053
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
SealNewborn Friend
Vinyl pressings
Newborn Friend
by Seal · 1994
12 pressings4 countriesHouseGarage HouseProgressive HouseFuture Jazz
Newborn Friend was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Newborn Friend
12 pressings came out in 1994, 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.
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- ZTT ZANG 58TZTT 4509-98031-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZANG 58T A1 DamontRunout, Side A, etched
ZANG 58T B1 DamontRunout, Side B, etched
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- ZTT ZANG 58TZTT 4509-98031-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZANG 58 (T) A2 PR-(E) ARunout, Side A – etched, last "A" upside down
ZANG 58 (T) B2 PR-(E) ARunout, Side B – etched, last "A" upside down
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Sire 9 41764-0Warner Bros. Records 9 41764-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
0-41764-A-SR1 1-1 [SRC logo]Side A runout
0-41764-B-SR1 1-1 [SRC logo]Side B runout
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- ZTT SAM 1446
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- ZTT SAM 1466
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
SAM 1466 - A1 RMRunout side A
SAM 1466 - B1 RMRunout side B
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.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | France | WEA PRO 1110First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | Germany | ZTT ZANG 58 T / ZTT 4509-98031-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | ZTT SAM 1446First year12", Limited Edition, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo, Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo, Limited |
| 1994 | UK | ZTT SAM 1466First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | ZTT ZANG 58T / ZTT 4509-98031-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1994 | UK | Sire SAM 1448 / Sire 1448First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | ZTT SAM 1466First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | ZTT ZANG 58T / ZTT 4509-98031-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Sire 9 41764-0 / Warner Bros. Records 9 41764-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1994 | US | Sire PRO-A-7244-AFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Sire 0-41764First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Sire 7-18053First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Newborn Friend (Brothers In Rhythm Club Mix)
- A2Newborn Friend (Ronin Remix)
- B1Newborn Friend (Friend For Life Mix)
- B2Newborn Friend (Album Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Newborn Friend are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Newborn Friend are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Newborn Friend first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in US, UK, Germany, France. One of them is Sire 7-18053, released September 1994.
How do I tell if my copy of Newborn Friend is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-18053, ZANG 58T, 9 41764-0, SAM 1446) 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 Newborn 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.
