US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Alligator Records AL 4705
- Format
- LP, Album · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 4705-A ‧∫‧Side A Runout Etched
AL 4705-B ‧∫‧Side B Runout Etched
Anvil [Logo]Stamped Both Sides
Fenton RobinsonSomebody Loan Me A Dime
Vinyl pressings
Somebody Loan Me A Dime
by Fenton Robinson · 1974
14 pressings5 countriesChicago BluesBlues
Somebody Loan Me A Dime was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Somebody Loan Me A Dime
2 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Spain
1974- Label and catalog number
- Blues Men 30532237/38
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Spain | Blues Men 30532237/38First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Alligator Records AL 4705First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Sonet SNTF 686LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Alligator Records PA-3092LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Alligator Records Alligator 4705 / Alligator Records AL-4705LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Italy | Alligator Records 4705LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | Alligator Records Alligator 2705 / Alligator Records AL 2705LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Alligator Records AL 4705 / Alligator Records AL 2705LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2024 | Spain | Alligator Records 4705LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Alligator Records 4705LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Alligator Records PA-6218LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Sonet SNTF 686LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Alligator Records Alligator 4705 / Alligator Records AL-4705LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Alligator Records AL 4705LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Somebody Loan Me A Dime2:54
- A2The Getaway3:17
- A3Directly From My Heart To You4:17
- A4Going To Chicago3:46
- A5You Say You're Leaving3:15
- A6Checking On My Woman3:23
- B1You Don't Know What Love Is3:50
- B2I've Changed4:23
- B3Country Girl4:55
- B4Gotta Wake Up4:25
- B5Texas Flood4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Somebody Loan Me A Dime are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Somebody Loan Me A Dime are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1974 and 2024.
When was Somebody Loan Me A Dime first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Spain. One of them is Alligator Records AL 4705.
How do I tell if my copy of Somebody Loan Me A Dime is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL 4705, 30532237/38) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 4705-A ‧∫‧ and AL 4705-B ‧∫‧. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Somebody Loan Me A Dime 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.