US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R-6101
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R-6101-A-1 10,273Side A Runout/Matrix Etched
R-6101-B-1 10,274Side B Runout Matrix Etched
Jack NitzscheThe Lonely Surfer
Vinyl pressings
The Lonely Surfer
by Jack Nitzsche · 1963
15 pressings8 countriesSurfLoungeRockPop
The Lonely Surfer 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 The Lonely Surfer
11 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R9-6101
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R9-6101
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R9-6101-A-1 30,273Side A runout
R9-6101-B-1 30,274Side B runout
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R-6101
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Mono
- Runout / matrix
R9-6101-A-1 30,273Side A runout
R9-6101-B-1 30,274Side B runout
Argentina
1963- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 12341
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Argentina
1963- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 112341
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Argentina | Reprise Records 12341First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Argentina | Reprise Records 112341First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | Reprise Records R-6101First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Reprise Records R9-6101First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | Reprise Records R 6101First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Japan | Reprise Records SJET-4708First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | South Africa | Reprise Records R.6101First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Reprise Records R-6101First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Reprise Records R9-6101First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Reprise Records R9-6101First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Reprise Records R-6101First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Honey Pie Records HONEY030LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Reprise Records R-6101LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Reprise Records R9-6101 / Reprise Records RS 6101LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Reprise Records LP-Nº 6101 / Reprise Records R-6101LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Lonely Surfer
- A2Puerto Vallarta
- A3Stranger On The Shore
- A4Theme From "Women Of The World"
- A5Old Town
- A6Ebb Tide
- B1Theme From "Mondo Cane" (More)
- B2The Magnificent Seven
- B3Baja
- B4Theme For A Broken Heart
- B5Beyond The Surf
- B6Da Doo Ron Ron
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Lonely Surfer are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Lonely Surfer are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1963 and 2021.
When was The Lonely Surfer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Argentina, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Reprise Records R-6101.
How do I tell if my copy of The Lonely Surfer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R-6101, R9-6101, 12341, 112341) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R-6101-A-1 10,273 and R-6101-B-1 10,274. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Lonely Surfer 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.
