US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5068
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM-165side A label
IM-164side B label
Archibald And His OrchestraStack-A'Lee
Vinyl pressings
Stack-A'Lee
by Archibald And His Orchestra · 1950
10 pressings2 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Stack-A'Lee was first pressed on vinyl in 1950. 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 Stack-A'Lee
1 pressing came out in 1950, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | Imperial 5068First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Imperial 5358Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Imperial X53587", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | US | Imperial X55637", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Play Back Records PB 23347", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Play Back Records PB 23067", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Play Back Records PB 23067", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Play Back Records PB 23347", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Play Back Records PB 23347", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Play Back Records PB 23347", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AStack-A'Lee (Part I)
- BStack-A'Lee (Part II)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stack-A'Lee are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Stack-A'Lee are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1950 and 1959.
When was Stack-A'Lee first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in US. One of them is Imperial 5068.
How do I tell if my copy of Stack-A'Lee is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5068) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IM-165 and IM-164. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stack-A'Lee 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.