UK
October 8, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Situation Two SITU 30
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SITU 30 A1 DAMONT JASide A
SITU 30 B1 DAMONT JASide B
Vinyl pressings
Some Friendly
by The Charlatans · 1990
20 pressings13 countriesIndie RockRock
Some Friendly was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Some Friendly
15 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 11 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
October 8, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Situation Two SITU 30LDead Dead Good SITU 30L
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · White PVC Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
SITU 30 A1 DAMONT XRunout side A, etched, variant 1
SITU 30 B1 DAMONT BRunout side B, etched, variant 1
SITU 30 A1 DAMONT W JARunout side A, etched, variant 2
SITU 30 B1 DAMONT W JARunout side B, etched, variant 2
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Situation Two SITU 30
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label · PVC Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
SITU 30 A¹ DAMONT JARunout side A, etched
SITU 30 B¹ DAMONT JARunout side B, etched
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- RCA 2411-1-HBeggars Banquet 2411-1-H
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2411-1-H-A Re Emw #09315Runout Groove Side A
2411-1-H-B Emw #09315XRunout Groove Side B
South Africa
October 8, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Transistor Music CBK (F) 7180
- Format
- LP, Album
France
October 15, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Situation Two 70810
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Belgium | Situation Two SITU 89030 / Dead Dead Good SITU 89030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Germany | Rebel Rec. SPV 006-30911First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Germany | Not On LabelLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | Greece | Virgin VG 50519First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Italy | Beggars Banquet SITULP 30First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1990 | Italy | Beggars Banquet SITULP 30First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1990 | Scandinavia | Situation Two SITU 30First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Spain | Victoria VLP-457 / Beggars Banquet 30.2334First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | UK | Situation Two SITU 30First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1990 | US | RCA 2411-1-H / Beggars Banquet 2411-1-HFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Germany | Rebel Rec. SPV 006-30911First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1990 | South Africa | Transistor Music CBK (F) 7180First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | UK | Situation Two SITU 30First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | UK | Situation Two SITU 30L / Dead Dead Good SITU 30LFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1990 | France | Situation Two 70810First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | US | Beggars Banquet BBL30LPELP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2019 | US | Beggars Banquet BBL30LPELP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Europe | Beggars Banquet BBQ2700LPLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, LP, All Media | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, LP, All Media |
Tracklist
- A1You're Not Very Well3:40
- A2White Shirt3:26
- A3Opportunity6:40
- A4Then4:12
- A5109 Pt 23:16
- B1Polar Bear4:57
- B2Believe You Me3:43
- B3Flower5:32
- B4Sonic3:30
- B5Sproston Green5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Some Friendly are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Some Friendly are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1990 and 2026.
When was Some Friendly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, South Africa, France and more. One of them is Situation Two SITU 30, released October 8, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Some Friendly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SITU 30, SITU 30L, 2411-1-H, CBK (F) 7180) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SITU 30 A1 DAMONT JA and SITU 30 B1 DAMONT JA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Some Friendly 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.
