US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Michelle MX-928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M-DG-5A-Side Label
M-DG-6B-Side Label
Dale & GraceThe Loneliest Night
Vinyl pressings
The Loneliest Night
by Dale & Grace · 1964
11 pressings6 countriesRock & RollRock
The Loneliest Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 The Loneliest Night
8 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Montel 928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M-DGR-5A-side label
M-DGR-5B-side label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Montel 928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M-DGR 5Label A
M-DGR-6Label B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Montel 928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Purple Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
M-DGR 5Label A
M-DGR-6Label B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Montel 928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
M-DGR 5Label A
M-DGR-6Label B
Netherlands
July 1964- Label and catalog number
- Stateside HSS 1118
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Quality 1620XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Japan | Stateside SR-1117First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Michelle MX-928First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | Montel 928First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Montel 928First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Montel 928First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Montel 928First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Stateside HSS 1118First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | London Records NZL.902 / London American Recordings NZL.9027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | South Africa | Stateside 45-JSS 10317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Montel 9287", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Loneliest Night2:17
- BI'm Not Free2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Loneliest Night are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Loneliest Night are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The Loneliest Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Netherlands, Canada, Japan. One of them is Michelle MX-928.
How do I tell if my copy of The Loneliest Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MX-928, 928, HSS 1118, 1620X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-DG-5 and M-DG-6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Loneliest Night 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.
