US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-7959
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M2 WW0986--3S A1 IA side runout
M2 WW0988--3S B1 IB side runout
M2WW-0986A side label
M2WW-0988B side label
Don GibsonLonesome Number One
Vinyl pressings
Lonesome Number One
by Don Gibson · 1961
13 pressings9 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Lonesome Number One 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 Lonesome Number One
1 pressing came out in 1961, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor 47-7959First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Australia | RCA 1011877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-79597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-79597", Single | 7", Single |
| 1962 | Italy | RCA Victor 45N 1235 (47-7959)7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | New Zealand | RCA 4/602777", Single | 7", Single |
| 1962 | UK | RCA 45-RCA-12727", Single | 7", Single |
| 1962 | UK | RCA 45-RCA 12727", Single | 7", Single |
| 1962 | UK | RCA RCA 12727", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor 47-79597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor 47-79597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | RCA 41.3927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Trinidad & Tobago | RCA 47-79597", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ALonesome Number One2:18
- BThe Same Old Trouble1:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lonesome Number One are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Lonesome Number One are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was Lonesome Number One first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is RCA Victor 47-7959.
How do I tell if my copy of Lonesome Number One is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-7959) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M2 WW0986--3S A1 I and M2 WW0988--3S B1 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lonesome Number One 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.
