Vinyl pressings
by Elvis Presley · 1960
Are You Lonesome To-Night? 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.
54 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 20 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.
L2 WW0106-1S I Λ6Side A stamped, variant 1
L2 WW0104-2S I Λ1Side B stamped, variant 1
L2 WW0106-4S A1Side A stamped, variant 2
L2 WW0104- 4S A3Side B stamped, variant 2
L2 WW0106-6S A2 RSide A runout, variant 1
L2 WW0104-6S A1 RSide B runout, variant 1
L2 WW0106-6S A1 RSide A runout, variant 2
L2 WW0104-6S A2 RSide B runout, variant 2
L2 WW0106-1S A3 IRunout side A, variant 1
L2 WW0104-1S A1 IRunout side B, variant 1
L2 WW0106-3S A2 IRunout side A, variant 2
L2 WW0104-3S A1 IRunout side B, variant 2
45 L2WW-0104I Gotta Know
45 L2WW-0106Are You Lonesome
L2 WW0106-5S A3(Variant 1) side A stamped
L2 WW0104-6S A4(Variant 1) side B stamped
L2 WW0106-9S A2(Variant 2) side A stamped
L2 WW0104-6S A1(Variant 2) side B stamped
L2WA 3838 1SSide A stamped
L2WA 3837 1SSide B stamped
L2WA-3838Label A
L2WA-3837Label B
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 | Argentina | RCA Victor 1A-2188First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Australia | RCA 10982First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Australia | RCA 10982First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-7810First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Chile | RCA Victor 47-7810First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Chile | RCA Victor 47-7810First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Denmark | RCA 47-7810First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Denmark | RCA 47-7810First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | France | RCA 45.467First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | France | RCA 45.467First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Germany | RCA 47-7810First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Germany | RCA 47-7810First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Greece | RCA 47g 753First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Ireland | RCA 45-ERC-1216First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Ireland | RCA 45-ERC-1216First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-78107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 447-06297", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1972 | France | RCA Victor 49798 / RCA Victor 49.7987", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | Japan | RCA SS-12527", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | France | RCA 49.7987", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1974 | France | RCA Victor 49.798 / RCA Victor 447 06297", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1976 | Canada | RCA Victor 447-06297", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1977 | Belgium | RCA Victor PB 91787" | 7" |
| 1977 | Belgium | RCA Victor PB 91787", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1977 | Canada | RCA Victor RCA-26997", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1977 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2699 / RCA RCA 12167", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | RCA 447-06297", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | RCA PB-111047", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Styrene, Mono · Mono, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Styrene, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1977 | US | RCA PB-111047", Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1977 | US | RCA PB-111047", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | RCA Victor PB 1104 / RCA PB 11047", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 1987 | Europe | Maybellene 587", Picture Disc, Limited Edition, Single · Limited, Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc, Limited Edition, Single · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1987 | Europe | Maybellene 587", Picture Disc, Limited Edition, Single · Limited, Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc, Limited Edition, Single · Limited, Picture disc |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | RCA Victor 47-78107", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2005 | UK | Sony BMG Music Entertainment 82876 666601 / Sony BMG Music Entertainment 8287666660110", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | 10", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA Victor 41A-21887", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 109827", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 109827", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Barbados | RCA 447-06297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | RCA RCA 26997", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | RCA RCA 26997", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | RCA RCA 26997", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Maybellene 536 / Maybellene Nr. 5367", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | France | RCA PB 11047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 47-78107", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 47-78107", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | RCA 47-78107", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 47-78107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 47-78107", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 47-78107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
133 vinyl pressings of Are You Lonesome To-Night? are listed here, from 27 countries, released between 1960 and 2005.
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Italy, Turkey and more. One of them is RCA Victor 47-7810, released November 1960.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-7810, 41.345, 61-7810, RCA 1216) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L2 WW0106-1S I Λ6 and L2 WW0104-2S I Λ1. 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.
