US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-15105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E3KW 3941-1 I C1Runout, side A, stamped
E3KW 5301 2A I A2Runout, side B, stamped
E3KW-39411Label side A
E3KW-5301Label side B
The HilltoppersLove Walked In / To Be Alone
Vinyl pressings
Love Walked In / To Be Alone
by The Hilltoppers · 1953
11 pressings5 countriesVocalBalladPop
Love Walked In / To Be Alone was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Love Walked In / To Be Alone
9 pressings came out in 1953, 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 15105
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E3 KB 3941 M 8124 0 IRunout, side A, stamped
E3 KB 5301 M 8155 3 IRunout, side B, stamped
E3KB-3941 M-8124Side A label
E3KB-5301 M-8155Side B label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-15105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E3-KW-3941 [Anvil symbol]Side A Runout Stamped
E3-KW-5301 [Anvil symbol]Side B Runout Stamped
M-8124Side A Label
M-8155Side B Label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-15105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 15105
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E3KB-3941 [anvil symbol]Side A runout stamped
E3KB-5301 [anvil symbol]Side B runout stamped
E3-KB-3941 M-8124Side A label
E3-KB-5301 M-8155Side B label
UK
1953- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL.8003
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DMSC442Runout, side A, stamped
DMSC443Runout, side B, stamped
MSC.442Label side A
MSC.443Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Australia | Decca Y6573First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Canada | Quality 1157First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Canada | Quality K1157First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | UK | London Records HL.8003First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Dot Records 45-15105First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Dot Records 15105First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Dot Records 45-15105First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Dot Records 45-15105First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Dot Records 15105First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Victory 9742Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Dot Records 45-151057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALove Walked In
- BTo Be Alone
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Walked In / To Be Alone are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Love Walked In / To Be Alone are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Love Walked In / To Be Alone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Dot Records 45-15105.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Walked In / To Be Alone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-15105, 15105, HL.8003, Y6573) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E3KW 3941-1 I C1 and E3KW 5301 2A I A2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Walked In / To Be 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.