Only the Lonely

~ Recording by The Motels

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.3Only the Lonely3:18The MotelsAll Four OneThe MotelsAlbum
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)ST-12177
1.1Only the Lonely3:16The MotelsOnly the LonelyThe MotelsSingle
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)1A 006-86534, 1A 006.86534
1.2Only the Lonely3:16The MotelsNo Vacancy: The Best of the MotelsThe MotelsAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)CDP 7 90930 2, D 101803
1.2Only the Lonely3:16The MotelsNo Vacancy: The Best of the MotelsThe MotelsAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)CDP 7 90930 2
1.7Only the Lonely3:17The MotelsThe 80's Greatest Rock Hits, Volume 2: Leather & LaceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-05-28
Priority Records (US hip hop)P2 7076
1.5Only the Lonely3:17The MotelsCosmopolitan, Volume 6Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1993-05-04
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.), Sandstone Music
1.12Only the Lonely3:17The MotelsLiving in Oblivion: The 80’s Greatest Hits, Volume 2 (BMG club edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1993-09-07
EMI Records USA (formerly EMI USA, renamed since early 1990s)0777 7 89605 2 2, D108705, E2 89605
1.12Only the Lonely3:17The MotelsLiving in Oblivion: The 80’s Greatest Hits, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1993-09-07
EMI Records USA (formerly EMI USA, renamed since early 1990s)E2 89605
1.8Only the Lonely3:16The MotelsBack to the '80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Razor & TieDR 7075
2.4Only the Lonely3:17The MotelsEntertainment Weekly: 80's ExplosionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino Special ProductsR2 7074
1.15Only the Lonely3:18The MotelsSounds of the Eighties: 1982Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special Products, Time–Life MusicA-25258, R988-05
1.14Only the Lonely3:17The MotelsOnly Love 1980-1984Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-08-09
JCIJCD-3147
1.3Only the Lonely3:17The MotelsRock On: 1982Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-05-21
Madacy RecordsROK-2-1982
1.3Only the Lonely3:16The MotelsAll Four OneThe MotelsAlbum
One Way Records (US label specialized in reissues of classic rock-albums)S21-18500
1.6Only the Lonely3:17The MotelsBack 2 Back HitsMissing Persons / The MotelsAlbum + Compilation
EMI-Capitol Special Markets72438-19409-2-1
1.8Only the Lonely3:16The MotelsBig Hits of the 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI‐Capitol Music Special Markets72438-19471-2-8
1.5Only the Lonely3:15The MotelsThe '80s Hit(s) Back 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Hip‐O RecordsHIPD-40047
1.2Only the Lonely3:14The MotelsThe Moody '80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-04-28
1.6Only the Lonely3:16The MotelsRock ’n Roll Relix: 1982–1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Eclipse Music Group (imprint of Eclipse Music Group, Inc.)64618-2
1.3Only the Lonely3:16The MotelsAll Four One (expanded edition)The MotelsAlbum
  • US1999-06-29
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)72435-20696-2-0
1.7Only the Lonely3:17The MotelsModern Rock: The Cool '80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-10-26
Time–Life MusicM18416
2.9Only the Lonely3:17The MotelsModern Rock: 1982-1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicR828-01
1.8Only the Lonely3:16The MotelsAbsolutely the Best of the EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Fuel 2000 Records3020611082
1.3Only the Lonely3:15The MotelsThe Art of Pop: AtomicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Plus724357634526
3.8Only the Lonely3:16The MotelsThe Ultimate Jukebox Hits of the 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-02-12
Collectables (US reissue label)COL-CD-0126
1.10Only the Lonely3:16The MotelsAwesome 80's, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Platinum Disc Corporation (La Crosse, WI)2251
1.1Only the Lonely3:18The MotelsClassic MastersThe MotelsAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)72435-36251-2-2
1.9Only the Lonely3:16The MotelsPop! Goes the ’80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.5Only The Lonely3:19The MotelsThe Best Of The MotelsThe MotelsCompilation
EMI America72435-36169-2-2
2.3Only the Lonely3:16The MotelsEdge of the 80s: 1980-1984Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL PRA/09
1.15Only the Lonely3:18The MotelsEssential CollectionThe MotelsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-03-29
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)72438-63706-2-4
1.7Only the Lonely3:19The MotelsNew Wave '80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-11-22
Madacy EntertainmentMEG2 51869
1.15Only the Lonely3:18The MotelsEssential CollectionThe MotelsAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), EMI Music Group Australasia (not for release label use! manufacturer and distributor)72438-63706-2-4
2.16Only the Lonely3:17The MotelsOne Shot 1982Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)9830145
1.1Only the Lonely?:??The MotelsGrand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories: Emotion 98.3Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
6.3Only the Lonely3:15The MotelsBest 100 Music of the EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2007
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)50999-509284-2-2
1.8Only The Lonely3:16The MotelsBlockbuster Summer Series: 80's PopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)72438-19599-2-3
1.20Only the Lonely3:18The MotelsNow That’s What I Call the 80s (iTunes US edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2008
[none]
4.6Only the Lonely3:15The Motels80s Music Explosion!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music
1.3Only the Lonely3:16The MotelsAll Four One / Little RobbersThe MotelsAlbum + Compilation
Beat Goes On Records (BGO Records)BGOCD863
1.20Only the Lonely3:14The MotelsUltimate '80s Movie SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2010-02-01
Goldenlane Records (a division of Cleopatra Records)
1.83Only the Lonely3:14The Motels100 Hits of Dancing With the StarsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2010-06
Big Eye Music
1.5Only the Lonely3:17The Motels’80s FavoritesVarious ArtistsAlbum
Sonoma Entertainment LP
4.19Only the Lonely3:20The Motels101 Driving SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2012-02-24
EMI Music Australia (not for release label use!)6386622
2.10Only the Lonely3:14The MotelsBest of the 80s Collector's EditionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sonoma Entertainment LPTPT2 0613
2.11Only the Lonely3:15The MotelsClassic Rock Icon 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2014-01-30
UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises)B0020237-02
1.11Only The Lonely3:15The MotelsUltimate Pop Hits 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2016-01-22
1.32Only The Lonely3:16The Motels'80s (new recordings)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2016-07-07
Goldenlane Records (a division of Cleopatra Records)
2.11Only the Lonely3:16The MotelsBest of Classic RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises)
1.3Only the Lonely3:17The MotelsThe Best of ‘Where Are They Now?’Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.2Only the Lonely3:16The MotelsThe Best of Mellow Gold: Volume OneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)S21-57438
1.5Only the Lonely3:15The MotelsThe Eighties Hit(s) Back 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Promotion
2.8Only the Lonely3:15The Motels80s on the EdgeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI‐Capitol Music Special Markets72435-23275-2-2
(unknown)
1.5Only The Lonely3:19The MotelsThe Best ofThe Motels

Relationships

producer:Val Garay
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1982)
recording of:Only the Lonely

Only the Lonely

lyricist and composer:Martha Davis (of The Motels)