US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4198
- Format
- 7", Single
Joe ReismanLady Chatterly's Lover / Memphis Night Walk
Vinyl pressings
Lady Chatterly's Lover / Memphis Night Walk
by Joe Reisman · 1959
10 pressings5 countriesCountryPopFolkWorld
Lady Chatterly's Lover was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Lady Chatterly's Lover
9 pressings came out in 1959, 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
September 1959- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4198
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
delta 31966 14349 6
delta 31965 14350 6
US
September 1959- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4198
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Italy
September 1959- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4198
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
14349 4Runout side A
14350 4Runout side B
14349Label side A
14350Label side B
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Apex 9-76598
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-14349Side A label
45-14350Side B label
Denmark
1959- Label and catalog number
- Sonet T 7086
- Format
- 7", Single
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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Apex 9-76598First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Denmark | Sonet T 7086First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1959 | Denmark | Sonet T 7086First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1959 | Italy | Roulette R-4198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Italy | Roulette R - 4198First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | US | Roulette R-4198First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1959 | Italy | Roulette R-4198First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | US | Roulette R-4198First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | US | Roulette R-4198First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Roulette R41987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALady Chatterly's Lover2:35
- BMemphis Night Walk
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lady Chatterly's Lover are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Lady Chatterly's Lover are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Lady Chatterly's Lover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, Italy, Canada, Denmark. One of them is Roulette R-4198.
How do I tell if my copy of Lady Chatterly's Lover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R-4198, 9-76598, T 7086, R - 4198) 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 Lady Chatterly's 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.