UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK.4384Decca LK 4384
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-5023-1A 1 KT 21 SWStamped runout, side A
ARL-5024-1A 1 KT 21 SWStamped runout, side B
David WhitfieldAlone
Vinyl pressings
Alone
by David Whitfield · 1961
11 pressings5 countriesBalladPop
Alone was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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
5 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK.4384Decca LK 4384
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-5023-1A U 1Stamped runout, side A
ARL-5024-1A G 1Stamped runout, side B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 3189
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS 212
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo
South Africa
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK.4384
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | South Africa | Decca LK.4384First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Decca LK.4384 / Decca LK 4384First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Decca LK.4384 / Decca LK 4384First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | London Records LL 3189First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | London Records PS 212First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca LKA 4384 / Decca LKA-4384LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | London Records LL 3189LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | London Records PS 212LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | London Records PS 212LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | London Records PS 212LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SKL 4126LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Alone
- A2Love's Last Word Is Spoken
- A3Trees
- A4Ramona
- A5You'll Never Walk Alone
- A6I Believe
- B1Devotion
- B2My Moonlight Serenade
- B3Look For The Silver Lining
- B4You Are Too Beautiful
- B5Wonderful One
- B6Can I Forget You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alone are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Alone are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Alone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK, US, South Africa. One of them is Decca LK.4384.
How do I tell if my copy of Alone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LK.4384, LL 3189, PS 212) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL-5023-1A 1 KT 21 SW and ARL-5024-1A 1 KT 21 SW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Alone 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.