Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-16 378RCA 74-16378
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHPA-3380 SRunout side A
CHPA-3381 SRunout side B
CHPA-3380Label side A
CHPA-3381Label side B
Paul AnkaLonely Boy / Diana
Vinyl pressings
Lonely Boy / Diana
by Paul Anka · 1973
13 pressings2 countriesPop RockRockPop
Lonely Boy / Diana was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Boy / Diana
2 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-16 378RCA 74-16378
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHPA-3380 SRunout side A
CHPA-3381 SRunout side B
CHPA-3380Label side A
CHPA-3381Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-16 378 / RCA 74-16378First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-16 378 / RCA 74-16378First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Italy | RCA TPBO 7003 / RCA Victor TPBO 70037", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | RCA TPBO 7003 / RCA Victor TPBO 70037", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 74-16006 / RCA Victor 74-16 0067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 74-16 378 / RCA Victor 26.110717", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 26.11071 / RCA 74-16 3787", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 26.11071 / RCA Victor 74-16 3787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 74-16006 / RCA Victor 74-16 0067", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 74-16 378 / RCA 26.110717", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA 74-16-0067", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 74-163787", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 74-16 378 / RCA 26.110717", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALonely Boy2:25
- BDiana2:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lonely Boy / Diana are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Lonely Boy / Diana are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1973 and 1975.
When was Lonely Boy / Diana first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Germany. One of them is RCA Victor 74-16 378.
How do I tell if my copy of Lonely Boy / Diana is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 74-16 378) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHPA-3380 S and CHPA-3381 S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lonely Boy / Diana 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.
