US
October 11, 1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2945
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Side A 20469Side B 20468
The Five KeysLing, Ting, Tong / I'm Alone
Vinyl pressings
Ling, Ting, Tong / I'm Alone
by The Five Keys · 1954
15 pressings4 countriesDoo WopRhythm & BluesRockFunk / Soul
Ling, Ting, Tong / I'm Alone was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Ling, Ting, Tong / I'm Alone
8 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 3 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2945
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-20469-N2#2 [lathe]A-Side Runout Stamp
45-20468-N3#2 [lathe]B-Side Runout Stamp
45-20469A-Side Label
45-20468B-Side Label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2945
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-20469A-side label
45-20468B-side label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2945
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-20469-N2#2Side A Runout
45-20468-N3#2Side B Runout
45-20469Side A Label
45-20468Side B Label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2945
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
20469
20468
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2945
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-20469-N1 [lathe]Stamped Side A
45-20469-N1 [lathe]Stamped Side B
45-20469Label Side A
45-20468Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Canada | Capitol Records F-1418First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | UK | Capitol Records CL 14184First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records F2945First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records F2945First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records F2945First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records F2945First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records 2945First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records 2945First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Unknown | Capitol Records10", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records 61927", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 006-862597", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records X-6192 / Starline X-61927", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records X-6192 / Starline X-61927", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Starline 61927", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 61927", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALing, Ting, Tong2:08
- BI'm Alone2:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ling, Ting, Tong / I'm Alone are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Ling, Ting, Tong / I'm Alone are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1954 and 1980.
When was Ling, Ting, Tong / I'm Alone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records 2945, released October 11, 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of Ling, Ting, Tong / I'm Alone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2945, F2945, CL 14184, F-1418) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Side A 20469. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ling, Ting, Tong / I'm Alone 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.