US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Kirshner KES-117
- Format
- LP
Vinyl pressings
Solitaire
by Neil Sedaka · 1972
18 pressings11 countriesSoft RockPop RockRockPop
Solitaire was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Solitaire
9 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor SF 8324RCA Victor KES 117
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BYRS 4749-1E A1AISide A runout
BYRS 4750-1E A2USide B runout
BYRS 4749Side A label
BYRS 4750Side B label
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor SF 8324RCA Victor KES 117
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BYRS-4749-2E 2 ⋀Runout side A, stamped - variant 1
BYRS-4750-3E 2 ⋀Runout side B, stamped - variant 1
BYRS-4749-2E 5 ⋀Runout side A, stamped - variant 2
BYRS-4750-3E 6 3̶ ̶3̶ ⋀Runout side B, stamped - variant 2
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor KES-117
- Format
- LP
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1790
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Italy
1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor SF 8324
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | RCA Victor KES-117First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Australia | RCA Victor APL1-1790First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | RCA International (Camden) PJL1-8007 / RCA International PJL1-8007First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Italy | RCA Victor SF 8324First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | RCA RCA-6061First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | RCA Victor RPLS 3498First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | RCA Victor SF 8324 / RCA Victor KES 117First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | RCA Victor SF 8324 / RCA Victor KES 117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Kirshner KES-117First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Brazil | RCA Victor 104.8014LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | RCA International (Camden) PJL1-8007 / RCA International PJL1-8007LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1974 | Germany | RCA International (Camden) PJL1-8007 / RCA International PJL1-8007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | New Zealand | RCA Victor APL1-1790LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Philippines | RCA Victor APL1-1790LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | RCA Victor APL1-1790LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA Victor AVS-4224LP | LP |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor APL1-1790LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1That's When The Music Takes Me3:35
- A2Beautiful You3:35
- A3Express Yourself3:21
- A4Anywhere You're Gonna Be3:30
- A5Home3:10
- A6Adventures Of A Boy Child Wonder3:10
- B1Better Days Are Coming4:17
- B2Dimbo Man3:58
- B3Trying To Say Goodbye3:20
- B4Solitaire5:02
- B5Don't Let It Mess Your Mind4:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Solitaire are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Solitaire are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1972 and 1977.
When was Solitaire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Italy and more. One of them is Kirshner KES-117.
How do I tell if my copy of Solitaire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KES-117, SF 8324, APL1-1790, RPLS 3498) 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 Solitaire 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.
