US
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2696
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M AM-02696-A-m1 MR △ 109916Runout A
A&M AM·02696· B· M1 MR △ 109916XRunout B
Tommy ShawLonely School
Vinyl pressings
Lonely School
by Tommy Shaw · 1984
14 pressings6 countriesRock
Lonely School was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Lonely School
4 pressings came out in 1984, 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-17300
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SP-017300-ASide A label
SP-017300-BSide B label
Japan
January 25, 1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMP-209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Japan
January 25, 1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMP-209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | A&M Records SP-17300First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-209First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-209First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | A&M Records AM-2696First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | A&M Records K-95837", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records AM-26967", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 14587", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AMY 23112" | 12" |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AM-26967", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AM 2317", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-26967", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-26967", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-26967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-26967", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- ALonely School4:05
- BCome In And Explain4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lonely School are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Lonely School are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Lonely School first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Japan. One of them is A&M Records AM-2696, released November 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Lonely School is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM-2696, SP-17300, AMP-209) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A&M AM-02696-A-m1 MR △ 109916 and A&M AM·02696· B· M1 MR △ 109916X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lonely School 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.
