Johnny Thunders – So Alone

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Label:	Real Records (2) – RAL 1
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Album
Country:	UK
Released:	1978
Genre:	Rock
Style:	Rock & Roll, Punk

Tracklist

A1		Pipeline Bass – Phil Lynott Drums – Paul Cook Lead Guitar – J. Thunders, Steve Jones (2) Written-By – Bob Spickard, Brian Carmen
A2		You Can't Put Your Arms Round A Memory Bass – Paul Gray (2) Drums – Mike Kellie Guitar, Vocals – Peter Perrett Written-By, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitar, Vocals – J. Thunders*
A3		Great Big Kiss Bass – Billy Rath Drums – Paul Cook Guitar – Steve Jones (2), Walter Lure Guitar, Vocals – J. Thunders* Piano – Steve Lillywhite Saxophone – John Irish Earle* Vocals – Pat Palladin* Written By – Tate/Catside/Parsons
A4		Ask Me No Questions Bass – Paul Gray (2) Drums – Mike Kellie Electric Guitar, Vocals – Peter Perrett Written-By, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – J. Thunders*
A5		Leave Me Alone Bass – Phil Lynott Drums – Paul Cook Guitar – Steve Jones (2) Written-By, Lead Guitar, Vocals – J. Thunders*
B1		Daddy Rollin' Stone Bass, Vocals – Phil Lynott Drums – Paul Cook Guitar – Steve Jones (2) Piano, Harmonica, Vocals [!] – Steve Marriott Vocals – J. Thunders* Written-By – Otis Blackwell
B2		London Boys Bass – Phil Lynott Drums – Paul Cook Lead Guitar – Steve Jones (2) Lead Guitar, Vocals – J. Thunders* Written-By – Billy Rath, J. Thunders*, Walter Lure
B3		(She's So) Untouchable Bass – Paul Gray (2) Drums – Mike Kellie Guitar – Peter Perrett Saxophone – John Irish Earle* Written-By, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitar, Vocals – J. Thunders*
B4		Subway Train Bass – Paul Gray (2) Drums – Mike Kellie Guitar – Henri Paul Guitar, Vocals – Peter Perrett Lead Guitar, Vocals – J. Thunders* Saxophone – John Irish Earle* Vocals – Chrissie Hynde, Koulla Kakoulli, Pat Palladin* Written-By – D. Johansen, J. Thunders
B5		Downtown Bass – Paul Gray (2) Drums – Steve Nicol Guitar, Vocals – J. Thunders* Written-By – D. Johansen, J. Thunders

Companies, etc.

Record Company – Warner Communications
Distributed By – WEA Records Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Real Records (2)
Copyright © – Real Records (2)
Printed By – Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
Made By – Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
Published By – Peter Maurice Music
Published By – EMI Music Ltd.
Published By – Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
Published By – Heartbreakers Inc.
Published By – Francis, Day & Hunter
Published By – Leeds Music Ltd.
Published By – Haverstraw Music Publishing
Published By – Seldec Music
Pressed By – WEA Records Pressing Plant, West Drayton

Credits

Artwork [Collage] – Mike Beal*
Design, Art Direction – Bill Smith (19)
Engineer – Steve Lillywhite
Lacquer Cut By – Rays*
Photography By – Peter Gravelle
Plated By – EG*
Producer – Johnny Thunders, Steve Lillywhite

Notes

Includes custom printed inner sleeve.
Rear cover indicates the first track as "Pipe Line".

Runouts are etched & stamped.

A1 Peter Maurice Music/EMI Music Ltd., A2, A4, A5, B2, B3, B5 Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd./Heartbreakers Inc., A3 Francis Day & Hunter/EMI Music Ltd., B1 Leeds Music Ltd., B4 Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd./Heartbreakers Inc./Haverstraw Music &Seldeck Music

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Matrix / Runout (Side A label): RAL 1A*
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): RAL 1B*
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 1): RAYS S-6 RAL1 A EG 1
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 1): RAYS S-7 RAL1 B EG 1
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 2): RAYS Ƨ-11 RAL1 A EG 1
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 2): RAYS S-10 RAL 1 B EG 1
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 3): RAL 1-A2 EG W-7
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 3): RAYS RAL1 B EG W.5
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 4): RAYS S-9 RAL1 A -EG
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 4): RAYS S-6 RAL1 B EG 1
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 5): RAYS S-13 RAL1 A 1 EG
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 5): RAYS Ƨ-11 RAL1 B EG
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 6): RAYS S-3 RAL1 A 1 EG
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 6): RAYS S-3 RAL1 B EG 1
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 7): RAYS S-15 RAL1 A EG
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 7): RAYS S-14 RAL1 B EG
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 8): RAYS S-4 RAL 1 A 1 EG
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 8): RAYS S-4 RAL 1 B EG 1
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 9): RAYS Ƨ-7 RAL 1 A 1 EG
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 9): RAYS S-9 RAL 1 B 1 EG
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 10): RAYS S-19 RAL 1 A 1 EG
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 10): RAYS S-13 RAL 1 B EG 1
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 11): RAYS W-1 RAL 1 A EG 1
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 11): RAYS W-1 RAL 1 B EG 1

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	So Alone (LP, Album)	Warner Bros. Records, Real Records (2)	WB 56 571, RAL 1	Germany	1978
New Submission	So Alone (LP, Album)	Real Records (2), Warner Bros. Records	RAL 1, WB 56 571	France	1978
New Submission	So Alone (LP, Album)	Warner Bros. Records, Real Records (2)	WB 56 571, Ral 1	Netherlands	1978
New Submission	So Alone (LP, Album)	Real Records (2)	RAL 1	UK	1978
New Submission	So Alone (LP, Album, Misprint)	Real Records (2)	Ral 1	UK	1978

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Reviews

exile_ken Oct 21, 2023
I also have a different Runout Matrix / Runout. Side A: RAYS W-1 RAL 1 A EG 1. Side B: RAYS W-1 RAL 1 B EG 1. Pretty sure its a first press as I have had it since 78 or 79.
CriticalMaasCollect Oct 5, 2023
My vinyl has a different runoff groove info--Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant on side 1): RAYS S-17 RAL1 A EG 1 for side 1.
And Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 10): RAYS S-19 RAL 1 A 1 EG for side 2.
This LP was mastered quite loud, like a lot of vinyl from that period.
trippyvisuals2 May 4, 2023
If anyone has the insert for sale please pm me !
mb650918 Mar 6, 2023
This is one of the better producents records to be released in the post punk era. A 5 star album!
Mr_Foxy Dec 14, 2022
I’ve heard that there will be another reissue coming out on 6 of January. It will be pressed by Rhino on ruby clear vinyl. Can anyone confirm this? Maybe some one has any additional info about this
ashadey Apr 25, 2022
Edited 2 years ago
My copy has side 2 label both sides, is this a mispress, matrix numbers RAYS then backward S-7 RAL 1 A EG and RAYS S-9 RAL 1 B EG, sleeve and inner sleeve all correct
davedecay Mar 14, 2022
Preorder for 150g reissue is up on Drastic Plastic website 3/14/22
https://www.drasticplasticonline.com/PREORDER-NOW-Johnny-Thunders--So-Alone-150-gram-Standard-Issue-Black-Vinyl_p_2661.html
radicalsalsa Jun 6, 2021
This album rips, highly recommend finding an original pressing as it sounds superb!
oldjugbh4life Jun 6, 2014
I just picked this up today on yellow vinyl. It's on Real Records and everything matches including the custom printed inner sleeve. I can't find anything about it anywhere. Does anybody have any ideas?