Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records DL 20 924
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M-HJ-2646 S-II Manufactured in GermanyRunout A
M-MSCL-8303-U S Manufactured in GermanyRunout B
HI 2646Label A
MSCL 8303Label B
Al GreenTired Of Being Alone / Right Now Right Now
Vinyl pressings
Tired Of Being Alone / Right Now Right Now
by Al Green · 1971
15 pressings11 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Tired Of Being Alone was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Tired Of Being Alone
11 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10337London American Recordings HLU 10337
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MSCL-8302-1CRunout, stamped, side A, variant 1
MSCL-8303-2CRunout, stamped, side B, variant 1
MSCL-8302-1C A 1Runout, stamped, side A, variant 2
MSCL-8303-1C 1 B 1Runout, stamped, side B, variant 2
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10337
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSCL-8302-1C HU 3CSide A stamped
MSCL-8303-2C IU 2DSide B stamped
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10337
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSCL 8302Label, side A
MSCL 8303Label, side B
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10337London American Recordings HLU 10337
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
JT MSCL-8302-1CSide A stamped
JT MSCL-8303-1CSide B stamped
MSCL 8302Side A label
MSCL 8303Side B label
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10.337
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | London Records HLU 10.337First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | London Records DL 20 924First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Greece | London Records 45-GL 7123First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Ireland | London American Recordings HLU.10337First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Italy | London Records HL 10337First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.1051First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | London Records HLU 10337 / London American Recordings HLU 10337First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | UK | London Records HLU 10337First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | London Records HLU 10337 / London American Recordings HLU 10337First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | London Records HLU 10337First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | London Records HL-9656First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | London Records DL 20 9247", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Jamaica | London Records7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Lebanon | London American Recordings HLU 103377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Portugal | London Records PHLU 10 3377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATired Of Being Alone2:45
- BRight Now Right Now2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tired Of Being Alone are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Tired Of Being Alone are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Tired Of Being Alone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK, France, Greece and more. One of them is London Records DL 20 924.
How do I tell if my copy of Tired Of Being Alone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 20 924, HLU 10337, HLU 10.337, 45-GL 7123) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-HJ-2646 S-II Manufactured in Germany and M-MSCL-8303-U S Manufactured in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tired Of Being Alone 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.
