US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9542
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
F9542A-1ERunout side A, variant 1
F9542B-1FRunout side B, variant 1
F9542A 1FRunout side A, variant 2
F9542B 1D S2Runout side B, variant 2
Bill EvansAlone (Again)
Vinyl pressings
Alone (Again)
by Bill Evans · 1977
12 pressings6 countriesPost BopModalJazz
Alone (Again) was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Alone (Again)
7 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9542
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
F 9542 A ① S1 [flipped 'P'] SX BRunout A
F9542-B P [scratched out 'F 9452 B'] ₀Runout B
(F-9542-A)Label A
(F-9542-B)Label B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9542
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
F9542A-1E T1 A1Runout A
F9542B-1F T1 C1Runout B
F-9542-ALabel A
F-9542-BLabel B
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 9160-9542
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
9160-9542-ARunout side A
9160-9542-BRunout side B
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-5965
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO MU FAN 5965 ASide A
MPO MU FAN 5965 ASide B
Japan
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy SMJ-6217
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Fantasy 9160-9542First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Fantasy F-5965First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Fantasy SMJ-6217First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Fantasy SMJ-6217First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Fantasy F-9542First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Fantasy F-9542First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Fantasy F-9542First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Mexico | Gamma GX 01-1006LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | Fantasy HBS 6066LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Fantasy VIJ-4016LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Fantasy 68.563LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Fantasy F-9542LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1The Touch Of Your Lips6:59
- A2In Your Own Sweet Way8:49
- A3Make Someone Happy6:02
- B1What Kind Of Fool Am I7:05
- B2People13:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alone (Again) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Alone (Again) are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 1982.
When was Alone (Again) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Canada, France, Japan. One of them is Fantasy F-9542.
How do I tell if my copy of Alone (Again) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-9542, 9160-9542, F-5965, SMJ-6217) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F9542A-1E and F9542B-1F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Alone (Again) 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.
