US
June 15, 1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20614
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Dinah WashingtonFor Lonely Lovers
Vinyl pressings
For Lonely Lovers
by Dinah Washington · 1961
16 pressings5 countriesCool JazzEasy ListeningJazz
For Lonely Lovers 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 For Lonely Lovers
7 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 2 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
June 15, 1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60614
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
June 15, 1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20614
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGC 20614A MS2 PSide 1
MGC 20614B MS1
US
June 15, 1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60614
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60614-A-MS2 I/I-IIA side runout, variant 1
SR 60614-B-MS2 IA-IIIIIB side runout, variant 1
SR 60614-A-MS1 P IIAA side runout, variant 2
SR 60614-B-MS2 P IA IB side runout, variant 2
US
June 1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60614Mercury MG-20614
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
June 1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20614
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20614A MS1 FFA runout
MG 20614B MS1 FFB runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Mercury SR 60614First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Mercury SR 60614 / Mercury MG-20614First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Mercury MG 20614First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | US | Mercury MG 20614First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Mercury SR 60614First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Mercury MG 20614First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Mercury SR 60614First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Australia | Esquire Mercury MG 20614 / Mercury MG 20614LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Mercury MMC 14085 / Mercury MG 20614LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 134 643 MFY / Mercury International 134 643 MFYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 60614LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Mercury MG 20614 / Mercury MG-20614LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 60614LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 60614LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 60614LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 60614LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1You've Got Me Crying Again3:05
- A2The Sun Forgot To Shine This Morning2:35
- A3I Don't Know Whether To Laugh Or To Cry2:40
- A4Hurt2:35
- A5Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind2:33
- A6Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying2:36
- B1Don't Go To Strangers2:38
- B2Stardust3:40
- B3You Taught Me2:34
- B4It Shouldn't Happen To A Dream2:45
- B5Harbor Lights2:30
- B6I Wish I Didn't Love You So2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of For Lonely Lovers are there?
16 vinyl pressings of For Lonely Lovers are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was For Lonely Lovers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada. One of them is Mercury MG 20614, released June 15, 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of For Lonely Lovers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 20614, SR 60614) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is For Lonely Lovers 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.
