UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London Records RE-U 1274London American Recordings RE-U 1274
- Format
- 7", EP, Mono
Roy OrbisonOnly The Lonely
Vinyl pressings
Only The Lonely
by Roy Orbison · 1960
10 pressings4 countriesRock
Only The Lonely was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Only The Lonely
3 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London Records RE-U 1274London American Recordings RE-U 1274
- Format
- 7", EP, Mono
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London Records RE-U 1274London American Recordings RE-U 1274
- Format
- 7", EP, Mono · Label Variation
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | London Records RE-U 1274 / London American Recordings RE-U 1274First year7", EP, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | London Records RE-U 1274 / London American Recordings RE-U 1274First year7", EP, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | London Records RE-U 1274 / London American Recordings RE-U 1274First year7", EP, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | France | Disques London GEP 10.061 / Disques London GE-P 10.0617", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1961 | Spain | London Records EDGE 714997", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | London Records RE-U 1274 / London American Recordings RE.U.12747", EP, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | London Records RE-U 1274 / London American Recordings RE-U 12747", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | London Records RE-U 1274 / London Records RE-U.12747", EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | London Records RE-U 1274 / London Records RE-U.12747", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | London Records REM 60447", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)
- A2Here Comes That Song Again
- B1Blue Angel
- B2Today's Teardrops
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Only The Lonely are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Only The Lonely are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1960 and 1965.
When was Only The Lonely first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in UK. One of them is London Records RE-U 1274.
How do I tell if my copy of Only The Lonely is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RE-U 1274) 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 Only The 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.
