US
November 1960- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5184
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
C_11537_1B IA-side runout, stamped
C_11539_1B IB-side runout, stamped
C11537A-side label
C11539B-side label
Bob LumanOh, Lonesome Me
Vinyl pressings
Oh, Lonesome Me
by Bob Luman · 1960
12 pressings10 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Oh, Lonesome Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Oh, Lonesome Me
10 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
US
November 1960- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5184
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
C•11537Runout side A
C•11539Runout side B
C11, 537Label side A
C11, 539Label side B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5184
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 45-WB.28
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-C-11537-1CA side runout stamped
45-C-11539-1CB side runout stamped
C.11537A side label
C.11539B side label
Canada
November 1960- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9-5184
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1960- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records A-5184
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-C-11537-X Manufactured in GermanyRunout A-side
45-C-11539-X Manufactured in GermanyRunout B-side
C 11 537Label A-side
C 11 539Label B-side
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records A-5184First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records W B 5184First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records WB-13First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 5184First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records 5184First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | Warner Bros. Records 45-WB.28First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Warner Bros. Records 5184First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 9-5184First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Warner Bros. Records 5184First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Warner Bros. Records 5184First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 51847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Norway | Warner Bros. Records 51847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOh, Lonesome Me2:26
- BWhy, Why, Bye, Bye1:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oh, Lonesome Me are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Oh, Lonesome Me are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Oh, Lonesome Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 5184, released November 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of Oh, Lonesome Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5184, 45-WB.28, 9-5184, A-5184) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C_11537_1B I and C_11539_1B I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oh, Lonesome Me 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.