Vinyl pressings
by Johnny And The Hurricanes · 1960
Mr. Lonely / Ja-Da was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
7 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
BG1175-1E Bell SoundA-side runout, variant 1
BG1176-1E Bell SoundB-side runout, variant 1
BG1175-1D Bell SoundA-side runout, variant 2
BG1176-1D Bell SoundB-side runout, variant 2
BG1175-1CSide A etched runout
BG1176-1CSide B etched runout
Bell SoundBoth Sides - Stamped (Script)
BG1175-1B.. Bell SoundSide A etched runout, variant 2
BG-1175Label A
BG-1176Label B
45-BG-1175-1F MR △37712 Bell SoundDeadwax A
45-BG-1176-1F MR △37712-X Bell SoundDeadwax B
BG 1175-1A Bell SoundRunout Side A
BG 1176-1A Bell SoundRunout Side B
BG - 1175Label Side A
BG - 1176Label Side B
45-B-3025-SIDE:1 HRunout, Etched, Side A
45-B-3025-SIDE:2 HRunout, Etched, Side B
B-3025X-S1Side A Label
B-3025X-S2Side B Label
45-MSCE-4996-1CRunout side A, variant 1
45-MSCE-4997-1CRunout side B, variant 1
45-MSCE-4996-1C BI 2BRunout side A, variant 2
45-MSCE-4997-1C BII 1Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Barry B-3025XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Denmark | London Records 45-HL-X 9289 / London American Recordings 45-HL-X 9289First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | India | London Records 45-HLX 9289First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Bigtop 45-3063First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Bigtop 45-3063First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Bigtop 45-3063First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1960 | US | Bigtop 45-3063First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HL-17847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Germany | Heliodor 453 1007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 92897", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLX 92897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-X 92897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLX 92897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Netherlands | London American Recordings FL 19827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 9-5.2247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Greece | London Records 45-LG 70147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | London American Recordings NZL-X6427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
17 vinyl pressings of Mr. Lonely / Ja-Da are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1960 and 1961.
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Canada, Denmark, India. One of them is Bigtop 45-3063.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-3063, B-3025X, 45-HL-X 9289, 45-HLX 9289) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BG1175-1E Bell Sound and BG1176-1E Bell Sound. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
