Vinyl pressings
by Dodie Stevens · 1960
Yes, I'm Lonesome Tonight / Too Young was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
8 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
MW..15495..RE2 A2 ISide A runout, variant 1
MW..15497..RE1 A2 ISide B runout, variant 1
MW..15495..RE2 A1 ISide A runout, variant 2
MW..15497..RE1 A1 ISide B runout, variant 2
MB-15495Label A
MB-15497Label B
7XLON/281Runout A side
7XLON/282Runout B side
MB-15495
MB-15497
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Hong Kong | Dot Records Dot 15First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Japan | Dot Records DOT-1133First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Mexico | Dot Records D-3052First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | Australia | London Records HL-1751First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Canada | Dot Records 45-16167First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Denmark | Dot Records D 45-250First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Dot Records 45-16167First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Dot Records 45-16167First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1961 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 13367", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 13367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Netherlands | London Records FL 19767", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLD 92807", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Dot Records D 33110", 78 RPM, Single | 10", 78 RPM, Single |
13 vinyl pressings of Yes, I'm Lonesome Tonight / Too Young are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1960 and 1961.
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Australia, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Dot Records 45-16167, released November 1960.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-16167, HL-1751, D 45-250, Dot 15) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MW..15495..RE2 A2 I and MW..15497..RE1 A2 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
