US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Sun 355
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
u-427 P-PA Side Runout Etched
u-428 P-PB Side Runout Etched
U-427A Side Center Label
U-428B Side Center Label
Johnny CashOh Lonesome Me / Life Goes On
Vinyl pressings
Oh Lonesome Me / Life Goes On
by Johnny Cash · 1960
14 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Oh Lonesome Me / Life Goes On 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Oh Lonesome Me / Life Goes On
7 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 2 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Sun 355
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
u-427 () PPSide A runout
u-428 () PPSide B runout
U-427Side A label
U-428Side B label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Sun 355
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
u-427 ≎ MR P-P △37606 IRunout A etched [MR in circle stamped]
u-428 MR ≎ △37606X P-PRunout A etched [MR in circle stamped]
U-427Label A
U-428Label B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Sun 355
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
u-427 I I P PA Side Runout Etched
u-428 I I P PB Side Runout Etched
U-427A Side Center Label
U-428B Side Center Label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Sun 355
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
u-427 I I P-PA Side Runout Etched
u-428 I I P PB Side Runout Etched
U-427A Side Center Label
U-428B Side Center Label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Sun 355
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
u-427 P-PA Side Runout Etched
u-428 P-PB Side Runout Etched
U-427A Side Center Label
U-428B Side Center Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | London Records M. 17144First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Canada | Sun SUN GT. 41X7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1960 | US | Sun 355First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Sun 355First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Sun 355First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Sun 355First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Sun 355First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Sun 355First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLS 93147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLS 93147", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | London Records HL-17697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | London American Recordings NZL-S.6347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Sun SUN-477", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | US | Sun SUN #477", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AOh Lonesome Me2:25
- BLife Goes On1:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oh Lonesome Me / Life Goes On are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Oh Lonesome Me / Life Goes On are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 1961.
When was Oh Lonesome Me / Life Goes On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Canada. One of them is Sun 355.
How do I tell if my copy of Oh Lonesome Me / Life Goes On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 355, M. 17144) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, u-427 P-P and u-428 P-P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oh Lonesome Me / Life Goes On 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.
