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Passionate Friend 1981 UK Pressing (TEAR 512)

Passionate Friend by The Teardrop Explodes

Artist
The Teardrop Explodes
Title
Passionate Friend
Label
  • Mercury TEAR 512
Country
UK
Released
August 1981
Format
12", 45 RPM, Single

Runout and matrix codes

Etched or stamped in the dead wax between the last track and the label. If yours match, you have this pressing.

  • Tear 512.ASide A label
  • Tear 512.BSide B label
  • TEAR 512 A//2∇EM 1 1 1Side A runout, stamped, variant 1
  • TEAR 512 B//1∇EM 1 1 3Side B runout, stamped, variant 1
  • TEAR 512 A//1∇EM 1 1 1Side A runout, stamped, variant 2
  • TEAR 512 B//1∇EM 1 1 1Side B runout, stamped, variant 2
All 10 pressings of Passionate Friend