US
June 18, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2339
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Michael "Mr. Williams" WilliamsLonely Soldier
Vinyl pressings
Lonely Soldier
by Michael "Mr. Williams" Williams · 1966
14 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Lonely Soldier was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Lonely Soldier
10 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 5 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2339
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
W A-10323-12 ATA-side runout
W A-10324-11 AT LWB-side runout
A-10323A-side label
A-10324B-side label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2339
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A-10323Label, side A
A-10324Label, side B
US
June 18, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2339
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A-10323Label, side A
A-10324Label, side B
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 584027
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
584027 A//1 1Run Out Groove - machine stamped Side A
584027 B//1 1 1Run Out Groove - machine stamped Side B
584027ALabel—Side A
584027BLabel—Side B
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 584027
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
584027 A//1 1A runout
584027 B//1 1B runout
584027AA label
584027BB 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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Atlantic AK-1428First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Jamaica | Atlantic 45-2339First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Atlantic AK-1428First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Atlantic 584027First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Atlantic 584027First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 45-2339First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 45-2339First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1966 | Jamaica | Atlantic 45-2339First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 45-2339First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 45-2339First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Atlantic AT 2339X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Atlantic 5840277", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic 45-23397", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALonely Soldier2:55
- BIf This Isn't Love2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lonely Soldier are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Lonely Soldier are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Lonely Soldier first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Jamaica, Australia and more. One of them is Atlantic 45-2339, released June 18, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Lonely Soldier is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-2339, 584027, AK-1428) 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 Lonely Soldier 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.