US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60669
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60669-A M1Runout A-side
SR 60669-B M1Runout B-side
The PlattersSong For The Lonely
Vinyl pressings
Song For The Lonely
by The Platters · 1962
12 pressings4 countriesPop
Song For The Lonely was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Song For The Lonely
10 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20669
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60669
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo, All Media, Album
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20669
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20669A M1 FFSide A runout stamped except FF
MG 20669B M1 FFSide B runout stamped except FF
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20669
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20669A M1
MG 20669B M1
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60669Mercury SR-60669
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60669-A FRunout side A
SR 60669-B FRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Mercury SR 60669First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | Mercury MG 20669First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Mercury 125 012 MCLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Mercury 135 012 MCYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Mercury SR 60669First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Mercury MG 20669First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Mercury MG 20669First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1962 | US | Mercury SR 60669First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo, All Media, Album | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo, All Media, Album |
| 1962 | US | Mercury MG 20669First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Mercury SR 60669 / Mercury SR-60669First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Philips M-5006LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Philips M-5006LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1It's Magic2:32
- A2It's Love Love Love2:33
- A3You'll Never Know1:55
- A4Love Is1:57
- A5All The Things You Are2:30
- A6Love Is Just Around The Corner2:44
- B1Song For The Lonely2:27
- B2True Lover2:14
- B3How Will I Know2:53
- B4Immortal Love2:24
- B5Reaching For A Star2:33
- B6Keep Me In Love2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Song For The Lonely are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Song For The Lonely are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Song For The Lonely first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is Mercury SR 60669.
How do I tell if my copy of Song For The Lonely is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 60669, MG 20669, 125 012 MCL, 135 012 MCY) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SR 60669-A M1 and SR 60669-B M1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Song For The Lonely 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.
