US
1963- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-10512
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Fats DominoWho Cares / Just A Lonely Man
Vinyl pressings
Who Cares / Just A Lonely Man
by Fats Domino · 1963
21 pressings9 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Who Cares / Just A Lonely Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Who Cares / Just A Lonely Man
9 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice POP 1265
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 AMP 11460-1NA-side runout stamped
45 AMP 11479-1NB-side runout stamped
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice POP 1265
- Format
- 7", Promo
Belgium
1963- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-10512
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AMP 45-11479
AMP 45-11460
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Sparton 4-1235-R
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Sparton 4-1235-R
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Belgium | ABC-Paramount 45-10512First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | Sparton 4-1235-RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | Canada | Sparton 4-1235-RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | Sparton 4-1235-RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Denmark | Karusell KFF 548First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Sweden | Karusell KFF 548First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | His Master's Voice POP 1265First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | His Master's Voice POP 1265First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-10512First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | Australia | Ampar MK-5127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Germany | Philips 320 056 BF7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Ampar MK-5127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | ABC-Paramount ABC 195127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-105127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-105127", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Ampar MK-5127", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | Germany | Philips 320 056 BF7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| ? | US | ABC-Paramount 45-105127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWho Cares2:57
- BJust A Lonely Man2:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Who Cares / Just A Lonely Man are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Who Cares / Just A Lonely Man are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1963 and 1964.
When was Who Cares / Just A Lonely Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is ABC-Paramount 45-10512.
How do I tell if my copy of Who Cares / Just A Lonely Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-10512, POP 1265, 4-1235-R, KFF 548) 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 Who Cares / Just A Lonely Man 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.
