US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 38013
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-38013 1-F denny/WOODLAND RussSide A, Etched
BL-38013 1-E denny/WOODLAND RussSide B, Etched
AL 38013Side A, Printed On Label
BL 38013Side B, Printed On Label
Willie NelsonOld Friends
Vinyl pressings
Old Friends
by Willie Nelson · 1982
13 pressings8 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Old Friends was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Old Friends
7 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 3 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 38013
- Format
- LP, Album · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
G1 AL-38013 1-C denny/WOODLAND RussSide A, Etched
G1 BL-38013 1-D denny/WOODLAND RussSide B, Etched
AL 38013Side A, Printed On Label
BL 38013Side B, Printed On Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 38013
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-38013 1-A denny/WOODLAND A2 o TIRunout A
BL-38013 1-A denny/WOODLAND Russ A3 o TIRunout B
AL 38013Label A
BL 38013Label B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 38013
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P o AL-38013 1-F denny/WOODLAND RussRunout A (etched, "P o" stamped)
P o BL-38013 1-E denny/WOODLAND RussRunout B (etched, "P o" stamped)
AL 38013Label A
BL 38013Label B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 32195
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 32195
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | CBS CBS 32195First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | CBS CBS 32195First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Columbia PC 38013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Columbia PC 38013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Columbia PC 38013First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Columbia PC 38013First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | Columbia WPC 38013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Australia | CBS SBP 237771LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 2443LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | CBS 85785LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 237771LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Yugoslavia | Suzy CBS 85785 / CBS 85785LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia PC 38013LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Old Friends3:04
- A2Husbands And Wives3:42
- A3Half A Heart2:45
- A4The Best I Can Give Her2:31
- A5Sorry Willie2:29
- B1When A Home Is Not A Home2:52
- B2Aladambama2:21
- B3Invitation To The Blues3:28
- B4When Two Worlds Collide2:52
- B5I'll Pick Up My Heart (And Go Home)3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Old Friends are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Old Friends are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Old Friends first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Columbia PC 38013.
How do I tell if my copy of Old Friends is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PC 38013, CBS 32195, WPC 38013) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-38013 1-F denny/WOODLAND Russ and BL-38013 1-E denny/WOODLAND Russ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Old Friends 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.
