US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-9768
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
J ZSP-79978-1H 2A-Side Runout Etching
ZSP-79979-1F 2B-Side Runout Etching
ZSP 79978A-Side Label
ZSP 79979B-Side Label
Bobby VintonLong Lonely Nights
Vinyl pressings
Long Lonely Nights
by Bobby Vinton · 1965
13 pressings8 countriesVocalPop
Long Lonely Nights was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Long Lonely Nights
12 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 7 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-9768
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-9768
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
J ZSP-79978-1HRunout side A stamped
ZSP-79979-1FRunout side B stamped
ZSP 79978Label side A
ZSP 79979Label side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-9768
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZSP-79978-1B TIIIIISide A runout
ZSP-79979-1A TIIIIISide B runout
ZSP 79978Side A label
ZSP 79979Side B label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-9768
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
J ZSP-79978-1H 2A-Side Runout Etching
ZSP-79979-1F 2B-Side Runout Etching
ZSP 79978A-Side Label
ZSP 79979B-Side Label
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 7514
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Epic 5-9768First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | CBS Epic 5-9768First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Japan | Epic LL-752-EFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Epic 5-9768-HFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Scandinavia | Epic E 1300First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia DB 7514First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia DB 7514First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Epic 5-9768First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Epic 5-9768First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Epic 5-9768First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | Epic 5-9768First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Epic 5-9768First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Epic ES-0207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALong Lonely Nights
- BSatin
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Long Lonely Nights are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Long Lonely Nights are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Long Lonely Nights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Epic 5-9768.
How do I tell if my copy of Long Lonely Nights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5-9768, DB 7514, Epic 5-9768, LL-752-E) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J ZSP-79978-1H 2 and ZSP-79979-1F 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Long Lonely Nights 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.
