Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Flashback Records FLB. 93
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Eric CarmenAll By Myself
Vinyl pressings
All By Myself
by Eric Carmen · 1975
10 pressings5 countriesSoft RockRock
All By Myself was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 All By Myself
1 pressing came out in 1975, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Flashback Records FLB. 93First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Europe | Arista 101 845 / Arista 101 845-1007", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Europe | Arista 101 8457", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Arista 101 845 / Arista 101 845-1007", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Arista 101 845 / Arista 101 845-1007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Arista 101 845 / Arista 101 845-1007", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Arista AFS-9177 / Flashback Records AFS-91777", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Arista TOP 0557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Arista 106.7147", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Flashback Records FLB. 937", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- AAll By Myself4:22
- BNever Gonna Fall In Love Again3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of All By Myself are there?
10 vinyl pressings of All By Myself are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1975 and 1984.
When was All By Myself first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Canada. One of them is Flashback Records FLB. 93.
How do I tell if my copy of All By Myself is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FLB. 93) 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 All By Myself 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.
