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War – Why Can't We Be Friends?
1975 · US · United Artists Records · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 20, 2026
- MMint
- $69.32
- NMNear Mint
- $62.02
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $47.43
- VGVery Good
- $32.84
- G+Good Plus
- $18.24
- GGood
- $10.95
- FFair
- $7.30
- PPoor
- $3.65
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
- $60ref VA-T3DDTMedia NM · Near MintSleeve VG+🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- UALA 441A RE1 1B CRYUALA 441A RE1X FB
- Runout — side B
- UALA 441 B-RE1 FB CRYUALA 441AB RE1 FB
- Record Company
- United Artists Music And Records Group, Inc.
- Lacquer Cut At
- Crystal Sound
Specifications
- Artist
- War
- Genre
- Latin, Funk / Soul
- Style
- Funk, Afro-Cuban
- Year
- 1975
- Label
- United Artists Records
- Catalog number
- UA-LA441-G
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Don't Let No One Get You Down3:59
- A2Lotus Blossom3:59
- A3Heartbeat7:25
- Leroy's Latin Lament (Medley)
- B1Smile Happy7:22
- B2So4:48
- B3Low Rider3:11
- B4In Mazatlan2:45
- B5Why Can't We Be Friends?3:49
- Guitar, Percussion, Producer, Vocals
- Howard Scott
- Organ, Piano, Timbales, Percussion, Producer, Vocals
- Lonnie Jordan
- Producer
- Jerry Goldstein
- Engineer [Mastering, Recording]
- Andrew Berliner
- Engineer [Recording, Remix]
- Ed Barton
- Engineer [Recording]
- Chris Huston
About this record
The 1975 United Artists pressing of Why Can't We Be Friends? carries multiple matrix variants in the dead wax—UALA 441A RE1 1B CRY, UALA 441 B-RE1 FB CRY, and others—indicating a longer press run than the label's typical single-matrix release. Demand outpaces supply in the collector base: 536 want it against 1631 who own one, a ratio that keeps prices firm across all grades.
What drives its value
A Mint copy commands 69.32 USD, while a Near Mint sits at 62.02 USD—a narrow gap that reflects the album's robust original pressing quality. The real price cliff appears between VG+ (47.43 USD) and VG (32.84 USD), where condition-driven value drops sharply.
At the lower end, a Fair copy trades at 7.30 USD. The 1975 United Artists UA-LA441-G is the sole pressing in the discography, making it the only vinyl path to this title; no reissues or alternate countries dilute the market.
The community rating of 4.25 stars across 108 votes signals consistent collector satisfaction, supporting stable mid-grade pricing around 47.43 USD for VG+ copies.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number UA-LA441-G on the spine and label. The dead wax will show one of four documented matrix strings: UALA 441A RE1 1B CRY, UALA 441 B-RE1 FB CRY, UALA 441A RE1X FB, or UALA 441AB RE1 FB—all legitimate variants of the same 1975 pressing.
No barcode appears on this release. The label is United Artists Records, and the album is stereo, 8 tracks.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: Mint (69.32 USD) shows no visible wear; Near Mint (62.02 USD) may have light handling marks but plays without audible surface noise; VG+ (47.43 USD) displays light scratches and minor dust but remains musically clean. Sleeves on this pressing often show foxing or edge wear; assess jacket and vinyl separately.
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Other pressings of this release
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Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for this pressing?
UA-LA441-G, printed on the spine and label. This is the sole United Artists pressing from 1975.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 47.43 USD. This grade shows light scratches and minor dust but remains playable without significant surface noise.
What do the matrix codes in the dead wax tell me?
Four variants exist: UALA 441A RE1 1B CRY, UALA 441 B-RE1 FB CRY, UALA 441A RE1X FB, and UALA 441AB RE1 FB. All are legitimate 1975 pressings; the variants reflect different stamper cuts during the original run, not reissues or alternate plants.
What is the price difference between Mint and VG condition?
A Mint copy is priced at 69.32 USD, while a VG copy is 32.84 USD. The steeper drop occurs between VG+ (47.43 USD) and VG (32.84 USD), making condition assessment critical for valuation.
How many people collect this album?
1631 collectors report owning a copy, with 536 actively seeking one. The 4.25-star rating from 108 votes indicates broad satisfaction with the pressing quality and performance.