US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8902
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M3WW-1033A-Side Label
M2WW-0511B-Side Label
Jim ReevesBlue Side Of Lonesome
Vinyl pressings
Blue Side Of Lonesome
by Jim Reeves · 1966
10 pressings5 countriesVocalCountryPopFolk
Blue Side Of Lonesome was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Blue Side Of Lonesome
8 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 4 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8902
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M3WW-1033--1S A1 RA-side runout etched, variant 1
M3WW-0511--1S A1 RB-side runout etched, variant 1
M3WW-1033--1S A2 RA-side runout etched, variant 2
M2WW-0511--4S A1 RB-side runout etched, variant 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8902
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M3WW-1033--2S A2 IA-Side Runout Etching
M2WW-0511--2S A2 IB-Side Runout Etching
M3WW-1033Side A label
M2WW-0511Side B label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8902
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M3WW-1033Side A label
M2WW-0511Side B label
M3WW-1033--2S A2 I
M2WW-0511--2S A1 I
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8902
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
M3WW-1033--3S HA-side runout
M2WW-0511--3S HB-side runout
M3WW-1033A-side label
M2WW-0511B-side label
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8902
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M3WW-1033Side A label
M2WW-0511Side B label
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-8902First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 47/8902First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | South Africa | RCA Victor 41.888First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor 47-8902First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor 47-8902First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor 47-8902First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor 47-8902First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor 47-8902First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | RCA Victor 47-89027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | RCA Victor 47-89027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABlue Side Of Lonesome2:41
- BIt Hurts So Much (To See You Go)2:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Side Of Lonesome are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Blue Side Of Lonesome are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Blue Side Of Lonesome first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa. One of them is RCA Victor 47-8902.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Side Of Lonesome is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-8902, 47/8902, 41.888) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M3WW-1033 and M2WW-0511. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Side Of Lonesome 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.
