US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Lance Records T-125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
T 3001 45Runout A
T 3002 45Runout B
T-3001On Label A
T-3002On Label B
Vinyl pressings
Alone (Why Must I Be Alone) / Congratulations To Someone
by The Shepherd Sisters · 1957
26 pressings11 countriesRock & RollRockPop
Alone 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 Alone
15 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 9 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
- Lance Records T-125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
T 3001 45Runout Side A Stamped
T 3002 45Runout Side B Stamped
(T-3001)On Label A
(T-3002)On Label B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Lance Records T-125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-GB-895-NI 1-5000-T125A side runout, variant 1
45-GB-860-N2 T-3002-N T-125B side runout, variant 1
45-GB-859-N1 [anvil] 1-3000-T-125A side runout, variant 2
45-GB-860-N2 [anvil] T-3002 N-T-125B side runout, variant 2
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Lance Records T-125
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
T-3001A Side (stamped)
T-3002B Side (stamped)
T-125 (T-3001)A Side
T-125 (T-3002)B Side
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Lance Records T-125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
T 3001 45 ∆17535Runout A
T 3002 45 ∆17536Runout B
T-3001Label A
T-3002Label B
UK
October 1957- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 45-POP 411
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45T.3001
45T.3002
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Quality K1651First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Denmark | His Master's Voice 45-POP 411First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 45-POP 411First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1957 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 45-POP 411First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | New Zealand | His Master's Voice (NZ) Limited HR.10314First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Norway | His Master's Voice 45-POP411First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Norway | His Master's Voice 45-POP 4117", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1957 | Philippines | Colossal Records C-01First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | His Master's Voice POP. 411First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Lance Records T-125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Lance Records T-125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Lance Records T-125First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Lance Records T-125First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Lance Records T-125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A. 4319First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice 45-EA.43197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Quality 1651Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Finland | His Master's Voice 45-POP 4117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Mexico | Musart 18687", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 45 - EG 87847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | His Master's Voice 45-HR.103147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 4117", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 4117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | York Records 500027", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Goldies 45 D-25467", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AAlone (Why Must I Be Alone)
- BCongratulations To Someone
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alone are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Alone are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Alone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Lance Records T-125.
How do I tell if my copy of Alone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T-125, 45-POP 411, POP. 411, E.A. 4319) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T 3001 45 and T 3002 45. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.