US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 6308
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
30,797
30,798
Sammy Davis Jr.Lonely Is The Name
Vinyl pressings
Lonely Is The Name
by Sammy Davis Jr. · 1968
13 pressings8 countriesBig BandSoulBalladEasy Listening
Lonely Is The Name was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Is The Name
11 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 6308
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
30,797 RS-6308-A RE-1 1C
30,798 RS-6308-B RE-1 1C
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 6308
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
O 1 30797 RS6308ARE-1 1A A2
1 O 30798 RS6308BRE-1 1A A4
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RLP 6308
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RSLP 6308
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 6308
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Reprise Records RS 6308First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | France | Reprise Records crv 6090First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | France | Reprise Records crv 6090First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | Reprise Records RS 6308First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Italy | Reprise Records SRI 6308First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | South Africa | Reprise Records RRC 6308First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | UK | Reprise Records RLP 6308First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | Reprise Records RSLP 6308First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Reprise Records RS 6308First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Reprise Records RS 6308First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Reprise Records RS 6308First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Reprise Records RS 6308LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Reprise Records RS 6308LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Lonely Is The Name3:14
- A2Up, Up And Away3:24
- A3The Good Life2:40
- A4Shake, Shake, Shake3:01
- A5We'll Be Together Again3:14
- B1Don't Take Your Time2:37
- B2Children, Children3:30
- B3Medley: Uptight, You've Got Your Troubles3:02
- B4All That Jazz2:10
- B5Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lonely Is The Name are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Lonely Is The Name are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Lonely Is The Name first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Reprise Records RS 6308.
How do I tell if my copy of Lonely Is The Name is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS 6308, RLP 6308, RSLP 6308, crv 6090) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 30,797 and 30,798. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lonely Is The Name 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.
