Brazil
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic 66192
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Tony RonaldLonely Lady
Vinyl pressings
Lonely Lady
by Tony Ronald · 1972
10 pressings9 countriesVocalPop
Lonely Lady was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Lady
4 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Mozambique
1972- Label and catalog number
- Movieplay SP 133
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Portugal
1972- Label and catalog number
- Movieplay SP 20 057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Turkey
1972- Label and catalog number
- Melodi 72018
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Brazil | Epic 66192First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Mozambique | Movieplay SP 133First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Portugal | Movieplay SP 20 057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Turkey | Melodi 72018First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Denmark | Metronome B 17817", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Ariola 12 478 AT7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Ariola 12 478 AT7" | 7" |
| 1973 | South Africa | RPM RPM 3967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Angola | Movieplay SP 20057-NGS7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Ariola 12 4787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALonely Lady
- BThe Cards
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lonely Lady are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Lonely Lady are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1972 and 1974.
When was Lonely Lady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Brazil, Mozambique, Portugal, Turkey. One of them is Epic 66192.
How do I tell if my copy of Lonely Lady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 66192, SP 133, SP 20 057, 72018) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lonely Lady 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.
