US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5461
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Ernie FreemanDumplin's / Beautiful Weekend
Vinyl pressings
Dumplin's / Beautiful Weekend
by Ernie Freeman · 1957
13 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesRock & RollRock
Dumplin's / Beautiful Weekend was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Dumplin's / Beautiful Weekend
8 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 3 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5461
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5461
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5461
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Mono
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HLP 8558
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HLP 8558
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · 4-Prong Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
54-MSL-2089-IC HI 1Run-out side A
54-MSL-2090-IC HK 1Run-out side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Imperial 45-IM. 5461First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | London Records 45-HLP 8558First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | London Records 45-HLP 8558First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | London American Recordings HL-P.8558First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Imperial X5461First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Imperial X5461First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Imperial 5461First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Imperial X5461First year10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Unknown | London Records 45-HL-P.85587", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-13327", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Netherlands | London American Recordings FL 17177", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Oldies 45 D-0067", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | DIO D-0067", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADumplin's2:20
- BBeautiful Weekend2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dumplin's / Beautiful Weekend are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Dumplin's / Beautiful Weekend are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was Dumplin's / Beautiful Weekend first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Imperial X5461.
How do I tell if my copy of Dumplin's / Beautiful Weekend is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X5461, 5461, 45-HLP 8558, HL-P.8558) 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 Dumplin's / Beautiful Weekend 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.