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Shalamar – Friends
1982 · UK · Solar · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 20, 2026
- MMint
- $21.85
- NMNear Mint
- $19.55
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $14.95
- VGVery Good
- $10.35
- G+Good Plus
- $5.75
- GGood
- $3.45
- FFair
- $2.30
- PPoor
- $1.15
122 copies listed on Discogs from $0.59.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- $10ref VA-B5XK2Media G+ · Good PlusSleeve VG🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- W-1 F/3 K 52345 A1 STRAWBERRY W-LW-12 F/3 K 52345 A1 STRAWBERRY W-LK52345 A1 STRAWBERRY F/4 W-L W-97 CDK52345 A1 STRAWBERRY W-L W-1 F/3K52345 A1 STRAWBERRY F/4 W-L W-5K52345 A1 STRAWBERRY F/4 W-L W26K52345 A1 STRAWBERRY -F W-L W-75KD
- Runout — side B
- W-L W-42 F/4 K 52345 B1 STRAWBERRYW-L W-26 F/4 K 52345 B1 STRAWBERRYK52345 B1 STRAWBERRY F/5 W-L 116K52345 B1 STRAWBERRY W-L W-42 F/4K52345 B1 STRAWBERRY W-L W73 F/4K52345 B1 STRAWBERRY F/5 W-L W 4K52345 B1 STRAWBERRY W-L W-25 F/4
- Other
- Embossed Warner Logo On Back Cover
- Pressed By
- WEA Records Pressing Plant, West Drayton
- Recorded At
- Studio Masters
- Recorded At
- Larrabee Sound Studios
- Recorded At
- Kendun Recorders
- Recorded At
- Record Plant, Los Angeles
- Mixed At
- Larrabee Sound Studios
- Mastered At
- Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Los Angeles
- Lacquer Cut At
- Strawberry Mastering
Specifications
- Artist
- Shalamar
- Genre
- Funk / Soul, Pop
- Style
- Disco, Funk
- Year
- 1982
- Label
- Solar
- Catalog number
- SOLAR K 52345
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1A Night To Remember5:08
- A2Don't Try To Change Me4:08
- A3Help Me5:08
- A4On Top Of The World4:04
- A5I Don't Wanna Be The Last To Know3:54
- B1Friends5:00
- B2Playing To Win4:18
- B3I Just Stopped By Because I Had To4:05
- B4There It Is4:26
- B5I Can Make You Feel Good4:18
- Co-producer
- Jeffrey Daniel
- Directed By [Director of Production]
- Dina Andrews
- Executive-Producer
- Dick Griffey
- Producer, Arranged By [Vocals & Rhythm]
- Leon Sylvers
- Concertmaster
- Janice Gower
- Mastered By
- Wally Traugott
About this record
Stamped in the dead wax with matrix runouts like W-1 F/3 K 52345 A1 STRAWBERRY W-L, this UK pressing of Shalamar's Friends was pressed at the WEA Records Pressing Plant in West Drayton. Distributed for Elektra/Asylum by WEA Records Ltd, the record was issued in 1982 on the Solar label and includes a gatefold sleeve with a printed lyric innersleeve.
The absence of a barcode and printed track durations distinguishes this edition from later reissues.
What drives its value
The price range for this UK pressing spans from a Mint copy at 21.85 USD down to a VG copy at 10.35 USD, indicating a moderate premium for top condition examples. With 122 copies currently offered at a lowest price of 0.59 USD, availability is fairly robust compared to the demand of 331 collectors wanting this release.
Holding a community rating of 4.1 from 166 votes, this original 1982 pressing on Solar stands above typical reissues, driving higher value especially in near-mint grades.
How to appraise this pressing
To verify this exact pressing, collectors should look for the catalogue number SOLAR K 52345 (also K 52345 or S-28) on the labels, along with matrix inscriptions such as W-1 F/3 K 52345 A1 STRAWBERRY W-L on side A and W-L W-42 F/4 K 52345 B1 STRAWBERRY on side B. The pressing plant is confirmed as WEA Records Pressing Plant, West Drayton.
Grading should consider the condition of the gatefold sleeve and the presence of the printed lyric innersleeve, both original to this 1982 UK edition. Near Mint copies are valued at 19.55 USD, while VG+ copies reach 14.95 USD according to the price guide.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Distributed for Elektra/Asylum Records by WEA Records Ltd.
Printed and Made in England Made in UK (on label).
℗ 1982 Solar Records © 1982 Solar Records
Issued in a gatefold sleeve and with a printed lyric innersleeve.
Durations do not appear on this release. Timings via stopwatch.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How can I confirm this is the original UK pressing of Friends by Shalamar?
Check for the catalogue number SOLAR K 52345 and matrix runouts including W-1 F/3 K 52345 A1 STRAWBERRY W-L. The pressing plant is WEA Records Pressing Plant in West Drayton, with no barcode present on the sleeve.
What is the value of a VG+ copy of this pressing?
A VG+ copy is valued at 14.95 USD according to the latest price guide.
Does this release include a lyric sheet or special packaging?
Yes, it was issued in a gatefold sleeve and includes a printed lyric innersleeve, both original features of this 1982 UK edition.
How many copies of this pressing are currently for sale?
There are 122 copies listed for sale, with the lowest price at 0.59 USD.
What is the price difference between Mint and VG condition copies?
Mint copies are priced at 21.85 USD, while VG copies are at 10.35 USD, reflecting the condition premium for well-preserved examples.