US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Roadshow 7004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7004-A3-Stereo SaN S-3706A-side runout groove inscription
7004-B-STEREO SaN S-3666B-side runout groove inscription
7004-AA-side label
7004-BB-side label
Don DowningLonely Days, Lonely Nights
Vinyl pressings
Lonely Days, Lonely Nights
by Don Downing · 1973
12 pressings6 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Lonely Days, Lonely Nights was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Days, Lonely Nights
8 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Roadshow 7004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7004-A3-Stereo SON 3706A-side runout groove inscription
7004-B-Mono SON S 3700B-side runout groove inscription
7004-AA-side label
7004-BB-side label
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- People PEO 102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PEO 102ALabel A
PEO 102BLabel B
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- People PEO 102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PEO 102 A-1U DDRunout A
PEO 102 A-1U KTRunout B
PEO 102ALabel A
PEO 102BLabel B
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- People PEO 102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PEO 102 A-1U GH KTRunout, A-side, stamped
PEO 102 A-1U GH KTRunout B-side, stamped
PEO 102ALabel A
PEO 102BLabel B
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- People PEO 102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
PEO 102 A-1U AM KTSide A Stamped Run-out
PEO 102 B-1U MG KTSide B Stamped Run-out
PEO 102ASide A Label
PEO 102BSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Evolution 7004XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | People PEO 102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | People PEO 102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | People PEO 102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | People PEO 102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | People PEO 102First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Roadshow 7004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Roadshow 7004First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | Australia | Interfusion K-54037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Interfusion K 54037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALonely Days, Lonely Nights3:05
- BI'm So Proud Of You3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lonely Days, Lonely Nights are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Lonely Days, Lonely Nights are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Lonely Days, Lonely Nights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Roadshow 7004.
How do I tell if my copy of Lonely Days, Lonely Nights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7004, PEO 102, 7004X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7004-A3-Stereo SaN S-3706 and 7004-B-STEREO SaN S-3666. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lonely Days, Lonely Nights 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.