UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 373
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ARIST 373 A//2∇E420 1 1 2 1A-side, stamped
ARIST 373 B//1∇E420 11 18B-side, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Lonely Together
by Barry Manilow · 1980
17 pressings8 countriesBalladPop
Lonely Together was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Lonely Together
16 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 373
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
ARIST 373 A // 1 ▽ E 420 111 5Runout, A-side, stamped
ARIST 373 B // 1 ▽ E 420 11 4Runout, B-side, stamped
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 373
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ARIST 373 A // 2 ▽ 420 1 1 1 6Side A runout
ARIST 373 B // 1 E ▽ 420 1 1 2 1Side B runout
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 373
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ARIST 373 A. BILBOA-side, stamped
ARIST 373 BB-side, stamped
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0596
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS0596
- 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Arista K8146First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Barbados | Arista ARIST 373First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Canada | Arista ASO 0596First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Guatemala | Arista AS-0596First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Ireland | Arista ARIST 373First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Ireland | Arista ARIST 373First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | South Africa | Arista AAJ 1098First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Arista ARIST 373First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Arista ARIST 373First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Arista ARIST 373First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Arista ARIST 373First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Arista AS 0596First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Arista AS 0596First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Arista AS0596First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Arista AS 0596First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALonely Together4:16
- BLondon5:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lonely Together are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Lonely Together are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Lonely Together first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Australia, Barbados and more. One of them is Arista ARIST 373.
How do I tell if my copy of Lonely Together is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARIST 373, AS 0596, AS0596, K8146) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARIST 373 A//2∇E420 1 1 2 1 and ARIST 373 B//1∇E420 11 18. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lonely Together 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.
