US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31629
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S 1 PAL 31629 2B 0 8Runout, etched, side A
S 1 PBL-31629 - 1C 0 5Runout, etched, side B
AL 31629Label, side A
BL 31629Label, side B
Vinyl pressings
Alone Again (Naturally)
by Ray Conniff And The Singers · 1972
42 pressings20 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Alone Again (Naturally) 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 Alone Again (Naturally)
26 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 16 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31629
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 31629Label A
BL 31629Label B
T1 PAL 31629 -2ESide 1
T1 PBL 31629 -1DSide 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 31629
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 31629Label, Side 1
BL 31629Label, Side 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31629
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL 31629 2B o 2 SX P IRunout A variant 1
PBL 31629 1B o SX 13 1 IRunout B variant 1
o PAL 31629-2F A 2Runout A variant 2
PBL 31629 1B o SX 1 13 \ PRunout B variant 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31629
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S 1 PAL 31629 2B 0 8Runout, Etched, Side 1
S 1 PBL-31629 - 1C 0 5Runout, Etched, Side 2
AL 31629Label, Side 1
BL 31629Label, Side 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31629
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
◌ PAL 31629 - 2F ΛRunout, Side A
◌ PBL 31629 - 1E ΛRunout, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 42 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s40 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | CBS 19237 / CBS 19.237First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Australia | CBS SBP-234218 / CBS KC 31629First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Brazil | CBS 137785First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia KC 31629First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia KC 31629First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Colombia | CBS 14348First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Italy | CBS 65232First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Columbia KC 31629First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPL 122First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Mozambique | Columbia ASF 1710First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS S 65232First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Philippines | CBS CQ 31629First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1972 | Singapore | CBS KC 31629First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | CBS Q 65232First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1972 | Spain | CBS S 65232First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | CBS 137785 / Discos CBS 137785LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | USSR | Мелодия 33 С 60—05259-60LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Alone Again (Naturally)2:58
- A2Song Sung Blue2:15
- A3Where Is The Love2:40
- A4The Happiest Girl In The Whole U.S.A.2:27
- A5The Candy Man2:17
- A6Because2:16
- B1Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast2:36
- B2Day By Day2:38
- B3Run To Me2:34
- B4Too Young2:40
- B5Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alone Again (Naturally) are there?
42 vinyl pressings of Alone Again (Naturally) are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1972 and 1980.
When was Alone Again (Naturally) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia KC 31629.
How do I tell if my copy of Alone Again (Naturally) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KC 31629, C 31629, S65281, 65281) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 1 PAL 31629 2B 0 8 and S 1 PBL-31629 - 1C 0 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Alone Again (Naturally) 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.
