US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Rama RR-210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RR-3136-45Etched Side A
RR-3137-45Etched Side B
(RR-3136)A-Side Label
(RR-3137)B-Side Label
Jimmy JonesLover
Vinyl pressings
Lover
by Jimmy Jones · 1956
10 pressings3 countriesDoo WopRhythm & BluesRockFunk / Soul
Lover was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Lover
1 pressing came out in 1956, 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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | Rama RR-210First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | New Zealand | Roulette R4232K7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Norway | Sonet T-71177", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Roulette R-42327", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Roulette R-42327", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Roulette R-42327", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Roulette R-42327", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Roulette R-42327", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | Rama RR-2107", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | US | Collectables COL 03397", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALover
- BPlain Old Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lover are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Lover are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1956 and 1992.
When was Lover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US. One of them is Rama RR-210.
How do I tell if my copy of Lover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RR-210) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RR-3136-45 and RR-3137-45. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lover 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.
