US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOS-6010
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VS-0123 I Mastercraft of Memphis P.R.Runout Side A (Etched)
VS-0124 I Mastercraft of Memphis P.R.Runout Side B (Etched)
Vinyl pressings
Only For The Lonely
by Mavis Staples · 1970
22 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Only For The Lonely was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Only For The Lonely
8 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 3 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOS-6010
- Format
- LP, Album · Yellow Label
- Runout / matrix
VS-0123 (MR) MASTERCRAFT OF MEMPHIS A14854 PRSide One
VS-0124 (MR) MASTERCRAFT OF MEMPHIS A14854-x PRSide Two
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOS-6010
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS-0123 - I Mastercraft of Memphis P.R. T ISide A runout, etched, variant 1
VS-0124 - I Mastercraft of Memphis P.R. T ISide B runout, etched, variant 1
VS-0123 - 2 Mastercraft of Memphis P.R. T ISide A runout, etched, variant 2
VS-0124 - I Mastercraft of Memphis P.R. T ISide B runout, etched, variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOS-6010
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS-0123 -2 Mastercraft of Memphis P.R. A T1Side A runout
VS-0124 -2 Mastercraft of Memphis P.R. A1 T1Side B runout
VS-0123Side A label
VS-0124Side B label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOM-6010
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOS-6010
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Side A: VS-0123 1 Mastercraft of Memphis P.R. ^3 P
Side B : VS-0124 1 Mastercraft of Memphis P.R. ^ 3 P
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Stax SKL-933930First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Stax SKL-933930First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Volt VOS-6010First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Volt VOS-6010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Volt VOS-6010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Volt VOM-6010First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | US | Volt VOS-6010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Volt VOS-6010First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | South Africa | Stax TXL 22075LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Stax 2362-007LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Volt VOS-6010LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1972 | US | Volt VOS-6010LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1972 | US | Volt VOS-6010LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1972 | US | Volt VOS-6010LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1976 | Mozambique | Stax TXL.22075 / Stax TXL 22075LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | US | Stax MPS 8539 / Volt MPS-8539LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1988 | South Africa | Roots Record Company FANT 58LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Stax 2325 010LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Stax 2325 010LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| ? | Japan | Stax MW 2030LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Volt VOS-6010LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I Have Learned To Do Without You4:09
- A2How Many Times3:21
- A3Endlessly3:08
- A4You're The Fool2:40
- B1Since I Fell For You3:34
- B2What Happened To The Real Me2:35
- B3Since You Became A Part Of My Life3:30
- B4It Makes Me Wanna Cry2:50
- B5Don't Change Me Now2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Only For The Lonely are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Only For The Lonely are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1970 and 1988.
When was Only For The Lonely first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is Volt VOS-6010.
How do I tell if my copy of Only For The Lonely is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VOS-6010, VOM-6010, SKL-933930) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS-0123 I Mastercraft of Memphis P.R. and VS-0124 I Mastercraft of Memphis P.R.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Only For The Lonely 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.