US
April 1955- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5348
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-IM-853 5348A Side Matrix
45-IM-856 5348B Side Matrix
IM-853Label A
IM-856Label B
Vinyl pressings
Ain't It A Shame / La-La
by Fats Domino · 1955
22 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Ain't It A Shame / La-La was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Ain't It A Shame / La-La
16 pressings came out in 1955, 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.
US
April 1955- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5348
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM-853 5348Side A runout
IM-856 5348Side B runout
IM-853Side A label
IM-856Side B label
US
April 1955- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5348
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM-853 5348Side A runout
IM-856 5348Side B runout
IM-853Side A label
IM-856Side B label
US
April 1955- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5348
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-IM-853 5348 CG 1.S.K.A Side Matrix
45-IM-856 5348 CG 1.S.K.B Side Matrix
IM-853Label A
IM-856Label B
US
April 1955- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5348
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM-853 5348Side A Runout
IM-856 5348Side B Runout
IM-853Side A Label
IM-856Side B Label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5348
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45IM-853 5348Run-Out Side A, etched
45-IM-856 5348Run-Out Side B, etched
45-IM-853 5348 [M.S.I.CO]Run-Out Side A, etched, [stamped in mirror], variant 1
45-IM-856 5348 [M.S.I.CO]Run-Out Side B, etched, [stamped in mirror], variant 1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | Reo 8026XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.150First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | UK | London American Recordings HL-U.8173First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | London Records 45-HL-U 8173First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1955 | UK | London American Recordings HL-U.8173First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | London American Recordings HL-U.8173First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Imperial X5348First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Imperial X5348First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Imperial X5348First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Imperial X5348First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Imperial 5348First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Imperial 5348First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Imperial X5348First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1955 | US | Imperial X5348First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Imperial 5348First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | London Records 45-HL-U 81737", 45 RPM, Single, Repress · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | London Records 45-HL-U 81737", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | US | Imperial X53487", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Imperial X53487", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AAin't It A Shame2:16
- BLa-La2:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ain't It A Shame / La-La are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Ain't It A Shame / La-La are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1955 and 1957.
When was Ain't It A Shame / La-La first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, UK, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Imperial X5348, released April 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Ain't It A Shame / La-La is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X5348, 5348, 45-HL-U 8173, HL-U.8173) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-IM-853 5348 and 45-IM-856 5348. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ain't It A Shame / La-La 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.
