US
February 1955- Label and catalog number
- Baton Records 208
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BA-5349Side A runout
BA-5350Side B runout
5350Side B label
5349Side A label
The HeartsOo-Wee / Lonely Nights
Vinyl pressings
Oo-Wee / Lonely Nights
by The Hearts · 1955
10 pressings2 countriesDoo WopRhythm & BluesRockFunk / Soul
Oo-Wee / Lonely Nights was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Oo-Wee / Lonely Nights
7 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 2 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
February 1955- Label and catalog number
- Baton Records 208
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BA-5349Side A runout
BA-5350Side B runout
(5349)A side label
(5350)B side label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Baton Records 45-208
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BA 5349A side label
BA 5350B side label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Baton Records 45-208
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-BA-5349A side runout
45-BA-5350B side runout
45-5349A side label
45-5350B side label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Baton Records 45-208
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BA 5349A side label
BA 5350B side label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Baton Records 45-208
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-BA-5349
45-BA-5350
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | US | Baton Records 45-208First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Baton Records 45-208First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Baton Records 45-208First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Baton Records 45-208First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Baton Records 208First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Baton Records 208First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Canada | Reo 8013First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Lavender 10087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables COL 12647", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 12647", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AOo-Wee
- BLonely Nights
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oo-Wee / Lonely Nights are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Oo-Wee / Lonely Nights are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1955 and 1960.
When was Oo-Wee / Lonely Nights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada. One of them is Baton Records 208, released February 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Oo-Wee / Lonely Nights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 208, 45-208, 8013) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BA-5349 and BA-5350. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oo-Wee / Lonely Nights 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.