US
April 1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3700
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
16697-N1#2 [Anvil symbol]A side stamped
14609-N2 [Anvil symbol]B side stamped
16697A side label
14609B side label
Tennessee Ernie FordThe Lonely Man / False Hearted Girl
Vinyl pressings
The Lonely Man / False Hearted Girl
by Tennessee Ernie Ford · 1957
10 pressings7 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
The Lonely Man / False Hearted Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 The Lonely Man / False Hearted Girl
6 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 4 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3700
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3700
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45 16697-D1 /Side A [Etched]
45 16609-D1 /Side B [Etched]
45-16697Side A [Label]
45-16609Side B [Label]
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL. 14734
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Australia
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CP-1192
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Pushout
Netherlands
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3700
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-16697label side A
45-14609label side B
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | Capitol Records 45-CP-1192First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Netherlands | Capitol Records F3700First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Capitol Records CL. 14734First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records F3700First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records F3700First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records 3700First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records F37007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records 7P-467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | Capitol Records 45-F.37007", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 147347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Lonely Man2:10
- BFalse Hearted Girl2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Lonely Man / False Hearted Girl are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Lonely Man / False Hearted Girl are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Lonely Man / False Hearted Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Australia, Netherlands. One of them is Capitol Records 3700, released April 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of The Lonely Man / False Hearted Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3700, F3700, CL. 14734, 45-CP-1192) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 16697-N1#2 [Anvil symbol] and 14609-N2 [Anvil symbol]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Lonely Man / False Hearted Girl 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.
