UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Surrey International SIT.5014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
SIT 5014 A-1 GA-Side
SIT 5014 B-1 GB-Side
Brian EvansLonely Lovers Symphony / Crippled Words
Vinyl pressings
Lonely Lovers Symphony / Crippled Words
by Brian Evans · 1974
10 pressings5 countriesChansonPop
Lonely Lovers Symphony / Crippled Words was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Lovers Symphony / Crippled Words
2 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Surrey International SIT.5014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
SIT 5014 A-1 GA-Side
SIT 5014 B-1 GB-Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | UK | Surrey International SIT.5014First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Surrey International SIT.5014First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Oasis 16534 AT7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Groovy GR 12137", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Australia | AIM Music AIM-110297", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Universal Sound USA 10137", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| ? | Italy | Universal Sound USA 10137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Universal Sound USA 10137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Universal Sound USA 10137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Universal Sound USA 10137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALonely Lovers Symphony2:51
- BCrippled Words3:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lonely Lovers Symphony / Crippled Words are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Lonely Lovers Symphony / Crippled Words are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was Lonely Lovers Symphony / Crippled Words first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK. One of them is Surrey International SIT.5014.
How do I tell if my copy of Lonely Lovers Symphony / Crippled Words is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SIT.5014) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SIT 5014 A-1 G and SIT 5014 B-1 G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lonely Lovers Symphony / Crippled Words 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.