The Turn of a Friendly Card
The Alan Parsons Project
Original Year
1980
Tracks
10
Duration
40:33
Releases
266
Wikipedia
The Turn of a Friendly Card is the fifth studio album by the British progressive rock band the Alan Parsons Project, released in 1980 by Arista Records. The album was recorded in a record short time of six weeks in Paris. Usually the Alan Parsons Project would take many months to record an album. The title piece, which appears on side 2 of the LP, is a 16-minute suite broken up into five tracks.
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266 releasesVinyl(125)
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“CRC on bottom right over back cover, under the Arista logo. ℗ © 1980 Arista Records, Inc. Recorded Between 1979 and 1980, at Acousti Studio, Paris, France (c/o APP official website) All compositions © 1979 Woolfsongs Ltd./Careers Musi...”
Cat#: AL 9518
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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Cat#: 900529
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Made In Ireland on labels”
Cat#: DLART1
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Similar to other release The Turn Of A Friendly Card except this version was not mastered at RCA Studios, Toronto: a significantly different matrix runout appears in the deadwax/runoff as shown in BAOI. Cutting engineer: Kevin Fuller "...”
Cat#: AL 9518
The Turn of a Friendly Card
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Cat#: 25RS-107
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Runouts are stamped”
Cat#: I-203000 · I·20300
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Administered for Rest Of World by Rondor Music and its Affiliates ℗ & © 1980 Arista Records, Inc., 6 West 57th Street, New York, N.Y. 10019”
Cat#: VPL1 7517
The Turn of a Friendly Card
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Cat#: 203 000 · 203 000-320 · 203-000
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“label similar to The Turn Of A Friendly Card but this version the black inner sleeve has no label hole - Matrix "Made in Germany" is hardly recognized.”
Cat#: 203 000
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Track B2, "The Turn Of A Friendly Card", is a long format concept piece numbered on the album as parts I-V of Track 2. Club Edition from Bertelsmann Club Netherlands (indicated by STEMRA). Same catalog number as The Turn Of A Friendly C...”
Cat#: 31 866 7
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Originally published in the UK by Woolfsongs Ltd. All compositions ℗ 1977 Woolfsongs Ltd. / Careers Music Inc. Same catalog number as The Turn Of A Friendly Card from Dutch Bertelsmann Club. Another German club edition from Bücherbund c...”
Cat#: 31 866 7
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Track list taken from commercial release.”
Cat#: ARS 39077
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“This version the black inner sleeve does have one label hole. Matrix "Made in Germany" is almost illegible. Different matrixes”
Cat#: 203 000
The Turn of a Friendly Card
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“Sonderauflage Sonocord”
Cat#: 27 193-2
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Matrix cat# in runouts stamped.”
Cat#: 203000
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Released with a custom black inner sleeve with just the catalogue # on it.”
Cat#: AL 509518
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Vocal credits are listed generally in the middle of the sleeve (reflected in Credits above), and for each specific track under each track title (reflected in Tracklisting above). Sleeve: ℗1980 Arista Records Inc., U.S.A. Tra...”
Cat#: DLART 1
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Spanish titles on back cover”
Cat#: LA 299
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Label Unverkäufliche Musterplatte hergestellt von der Schallplatten Fabrik Sonopress Cat#: 203 000 A2 and 203000 B2(Handwritten on centre labels). Runouts are stamped, except '020' & Roman numerals which are etched.”
Cat#: 203 000 · 203 000-320 · 203-000
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Similar to The Turn Of A Friendly Card except: 1. Lacquer not cut by Kevin Fuller 2. Lacquer not cut at The Lacquer Channel Limited 3. Not pressed by Capitol Records-EMI Of Canada Limited”
Cat#: AL 9518
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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Cat#: 20RS-37
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Track B2, "The Turn Of A Friendly Card", is a long format concept piece numbered on the album as parts I-V of Track 2. Originally published in the U.K. by Woolfsongs Ltd. All compositions © 1979 Woolfsongs Ltd./Careers Music Inc. ...”
Cat#: 25RS-107
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“This release is similar to The Turn Of A Friendly Card without the larger center ring. Center ring label side B: bass clef embossed A debossed heart is stamped into the lower right area of the rear sleeve due to Mohndruck printing. Ori...”
Cat#: 203 000 · 203-000
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Track B2, "The Turn Of A Friendly Card", is a long format concept piece numbered on the album as parts I-V of Track 2. Made in Sweden”
Cat#: AL 9518
CD(73)
The Turn of a Friendly Card
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Cat#: ARCD 8226
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Track 6, "The Turn Of A Friendly Card", is a long format concept piece numbered on the album as parts I-V of Track 6. (info on back cover:) (P)1984 Distributed in the UK by BMG Records Distribué en Europe par BMG Ariola Vertrieb in Euro...”
Cat#: 258 982
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Runout, back insert and disc show DIDX 168. Manufactured in Japan for Arista Records, Inc. 6 West 57th Street, New York, N.Y. 10019. All rights reserved. unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.”
Cat#: ARCD 8226
The Turn of a Friendly Card
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“At least some copies came a in smooth-sided case, others came in a jewel case with ribbed edges. ℗ 1980 Arista Records. Inc.”
Cat#: 610 144-222
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Released in a smooth-sided jewel case. Originally released 1980. [Rear cover]: ℗ & © 1980 Arista Records, Inc. [Liner notes]: All compositions © 1979 Woolfsongs Ltd./Careers Music Inc. Administered for the U.S.A. by Almo Irving Inc. (B...”
Cat#: ARCD 8226
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“1980 Arista Records Inc. Manufactured and Distributed by Nippon Phonogram Co.Ltd Tokyo. Made In Japan. Digital Mastering”
Cat#: 32RD-17
The Turn of a Friendly Card
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Cat#: ARCD 8226
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“1980 Arista Records Inc. Manufactured and Distributed by Nippon Phonogram Co.Ltd Tokyo. Made In Japan. Digital Mastering”
Cat#: 32RD-80
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Released in a standard jewelbox with a 4 page booklet including full lyrics. ℗&© 1980 Arista Records, Inc. Manufactured in U.S.A. for Arista Records, Inc. Originally released in 1980. Tracks 7 to 11 are the chapters of "The Turn Of A ...”
Cat#: ARCD 8226
The Turn of a Friendly Card
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Cat#: 258 982
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Made In Japan. Full price (2,500 Yen) release.”
Cat#: A25D-14
The Turn of a Friendly Card
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Cat#: ARCD 8226
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Jewel Case Made in Brazil”
Cat#: CD 20.090
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Track 6, "The Turn Of A Friendly Card", is a long format concept piece numbered on the album as parts I-V of Track 6.”
Cat#: ARCD 8226
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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Cat#: BVCA-1007
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Track 6, "The Turn Of A Friendly Card", is a long format concept piece numbered on the album as parts I-V of Track 6. (info on back cover:) (P)1984 Distributed in the UK by BMG Records Distribué en Europe par BMG Ariola Vertrieb i...”
Cat#: 610 144
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“℗ 1994, back cover, Matrix Sonopress Brasil — 3210/95 (Job number) Jewel Case Made in Brazil”
Cat#: M 20.090
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“The inserts (booklet and back) have DIDX 168 printed on them, but not on the disc. Package in a standard jewel case with black tray and 4-page booklet. Similar to release 11944533 but this is a later pressing date and has a SID mould code.”
Cat#: ARCD 8226
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Track 6, "The Turn Of A Friendly Card", is a long format concept piece numbered on the album as parts I-V of Track 6.”
Cat#: ARCD 8226
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Track 6, "The Turn Of A Friendly Card", is a long format concept piece numbered on the album as parts I-V of Track 6.”
Cat#: CDMS 743211683326
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Originally released 1979. Expanded edition mastered at DNA Mastering, Studio City, California. Track 5: Saxophone: A Session Player In Paris Whose Name Escapes Us Track 9: 'Button' Accordion: An Unidentified Parisian Session Player.”
Cat#: 82876815262
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“FBI Anti Piracy warning on back cover”
Cat#: 82876815262
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“℗ © 1980, 2008 Arista Records, Inc. 2008 Expanded Re-issue FBI Anti Piracy warning on back cover & disc Printed in the U.S.A.”
Cat#: 82876815262
The Turn of a Friendly Card
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“Tray card: 'Originally released 1979'. The actual release date was 1980. Transparent jewel case with clear tray, including a 12 page booklet. Expanded edition mastered at DNA Mastering, Studio City, California. Reissue design by Maina...”
Cat#: 82876815262
Tape(65)
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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Cat#: TC-AL 9518
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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Cat#: 900529
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“"Turn Of A Friendly Card" suite is presented as an index track with sub-tracks (i.-v.) on other formats but are listed as individual tracks under a heading on this release.”
Cat#: AT8-9518
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Shell variation compared to The Turn Of A Friendly Card”
Cat#: 403 000
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Different from The Turn Of A Friendly Card: different manufacturer Iberofon.”
Cat#: D-403.000 · D-403000
La Suerte De Una Buena Carta = The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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Cat#: CML-80.121
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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Cat#: 30 ARS 39077
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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Cat#: TC-VG 60057
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Grey cassette with white paper labels and black print On the U Inlay: TCART1 On the Cassette: TCART1-A TCART1-B ℗ 1980 Arista Records Inc Dolby System”
Cat#: TCART1
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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Cat#: AT8-9518
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Printed in Western Germany by Mohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH, Gütersloh”
Cat#: 35 157 7
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Tracks B2-B6 are the chapters of "The Turn Of A Friendly Card", a long format concept piece numbered on the album as parts I-V of Track 2.”
Cat#: TC DLART 1
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“'Sonderauflage Sonocord' Full lyrics inside sleeve. Printed in Western Germany”
Cat#: 31 226-4
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“"Turn Of A Friendly Card" suite is presented as an index track with sub-tracks (i.-v.) on other formats but are listed as individual tracks under a heading on this release.”
Cat#: AT8-9518
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“℗ & © 1980 Arista Records, Inc. Manufactured & Distributed by/Fabrique et Distribue par Columbia House Canada Ltd.”
Cat#: 4A 509518
La Suerte De Una Buena Carta
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“Album title in Spanish on cover, spine and cassete. Song titles in Spanish on back, inlay and cassete.”
Cat#: 4625-CML-80.121
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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Cat#: TCART1
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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Cat#: D-403000
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“"CRC" printed on label. "Turn Of A Friendly Card" suite is presented as an index track with sub-tracks (i.-v.) on other formats but are listed as individual tracks under a heading on this release. Program 1 10:06 Program 2 10:06 Pro...”
Cat#: AL 9518 · AT8-9518
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Inner cover lists B2 (i) & (v) as The Turn of a Friendly Card (Part 1) & (Part 2) respectively Back cover lists both B2 (i) & (v) as The Turn of a Friendly Card Cassette lists B2 (i) & (v) as The Turn of a Friendly Card (Part One) & (Par...”
Cat#: C37241
The Turn of a Friendly Card
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Cat#: AT8-9518
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“℗ & © 1980 Arista Records Ltd. Manufactured And Distributed In Canada Under License By Capitol Records-EMI Of Canada Limited Black tapered end cartridge with a front to end wrap-over label & snap assembled. Foam pads”
Cat#: 8A 9518
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Dolby System Made in Sweden”
Cat#: TC-AL 9518
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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Cat#: 403 000
Video(5)
The Turn Of A Friendly Card
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“Hybrid DVD Audio Disc (HDAD) is a two-sided DVD disc with 24/192 PCM data playable on DVD Audio players on one side, and 24/96 PCM data playable on DVD Video players on the other side. (C)1979 Woolfsongs Ltd./Career Music Inc. Administe...”
Cat#: HDAD 2006
The Turn of a Friendly Card
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“Hybrid DVD Audio Disc (HDAD) is a two-sided DVD disc with 24/192 PCM data playable on DVD Audio players on one side, and 24/96 PCM data playable on DVD Video players on the other side. (C)1979 Woolfsongs Ltd./Career Music Inc. Administe...”
Cat#: HDAD 2006
The Turn of a Friendly Card
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“deluxe edition, remastered”
Cat#: ECLEC42798
The Turn of a Friendly Card
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“box‐set”
Cat#: ECLEC42798
The Turn of a Friendly Card
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“Issued in a standard BD keep case with a 16 page booklet. Made in the E.U. The One-Blue logo in a matrix indicates Blu-ray production technology licensed through One-Blue. Audio (Track 1-10): DTS-HD MA 5.1 96 kHz / 24 bit LPCM 5.1 96 ...”
Cat#: BECLEC 2833