UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Indipop IND 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IND 1ASide A label
IND 1BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Ever So Lonely
by Monsoon · 1981
23 pressings11 countriesLeftfieldBalladExperimentalElectronic
Ever So Lonely was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Ever So Lonely
1 pressing came out in 1981, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | Indipop IND 1First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1982 | Australia | Mercury 6400 56412" | 12" |
| 1982 | Australia & New Zealand | Mercury 6059 5057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Vertigo SOVX 2309 / The Mobile Suit Corporation SOVX 230912", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | Canada | The Mobile Suit Corporation SOV 2309 / Vertigo SOV 23097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Mercury 6059 505 / The Mobile Suit Corporation 6059 5057", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Mercury 6400 56412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | Mercury 6400 56412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Mercury 6059 5057", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Mercury 6059 5057", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Mercury 6059 5057", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Portugal | Mercury 6059 5057", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | South Africa | Mercury TOS 13747", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Mercury 60 59 5057", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | Mercury 64 00 56412", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | The Mobile Suit Corporation CORP 21212", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Ever So Lonely3:33
- A2Sunset Over The Ganges3:15
- B1The Mirror Of Your Mind3:37
- B2Shout! (Till You're Heard)3:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ever So Lonely are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Ever So Lonely are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Ever So Lonely first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK. One of them is Indipop IND 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Ever So Lonely is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IND 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IND 1A and IND 1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ever So 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.