UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo SOLO 12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SOLO 12 A // 1 ▽E TH 11 1Side A runout
SOLO 12 B // 1 ▽E TH 11 2Side B runout
SOLO 12.1Side A label
SOLO 12.2Side B label
Phil LynottDear Miss Lonely Hearts / Solo In Soho
Vinyl pressings
Dear Miss Lonely Hearts / Solo In Soho
by Phil Lynott · 1980
10 pressings7 countriesPop RockRockPop
Dear Miss Lonely Hearts / Solo In Soho was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Dear Miss Lonely Hearts / Solo In Soho
10 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo SOLO 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Large Centre Hole
- Runout / matrix
SOLO 1 A / /1 ▽ E T H 1 1 5A-side, stamped
SOLO 1 B // 1 ▽ E T H 1 1 7B-side, stamped
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo SOLO 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SOLO 1 A//1 ▽ E T H 11 6Side A runout
SOLO 1 B//1 ▽ E T H 11 11Side B runout
UK
March 1980- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo SOLO 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
SOLO 1 A//1▽ETH 1 1 1Runout A-side, variant 1
SOLO 1 B//1▽ETH 1 1 9Runout B-side, variant 1
SOLO 17̶ A//1▽ETH 11 9Runout A-side, variant 2
SOLO 17̶ B//1▽ETH 11 4Runout B-side, variant 2
Europe
March 1980- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 255
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6059 255 1W 1 670 03Runout, side A
6059 255 2W 1 670 03Runout, side B
6059 255. 1Label, side A
6059 255. 2Label, side B
Ireland
March 1980- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo SOLO 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Vertigo 6837 639First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Germany | Vertigo 6059 255First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1980 | South Africa | Vertigo TOS 1265First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | Vertigo 6059 255First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Vertigo SOLO 12First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Vertigo SOLO 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Vertigo SOLO 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Europe | Vertigo 6059 255First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Ireland | Vertigo SOLO 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Vertigo SOLO 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
Tracklist
- ADear Miss Lonely Hearts4:10
- BSolo In Soho4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dear Miss Lonely Hearts / Solo In Soho are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dear Miss Lonely Hearts / Solo In Soho are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Dear Miss Lonely Hearts / Solo In Soho first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Europe, Ireland, South Africa and more. One of them is Vertigo SOLO 12.
How do I tell if my copy of Dear Miss Lonely Hearts / Solo In Soho is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SOLO 12, SOLO 1, 6059 255, TOS 1265) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SOLO 12 A // 1 ▽E TH 11 1 and SOLO 12 B // 1 ▽E TH 11 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dear Miss Lonely Hearts / Solo In Soho 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.
