US
1972- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records XW001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
K-3650 UA-8760Side A, etched
K-3649 UA-8763Side B, etched
Fats DominoAin't That A Shame / Goin' Home
Vinyl pressings
Ain't That A Shame / Goin' Home
by Fats Domino · 1972
10 pressings2 countriesBlues RockRock & RollRockBlues
Ain't That A Shame / Goin' Home was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 That A Shame / Goin' Home
1 pressing came out in 1972, 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.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | United Artists Records XW001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | United Artists Records XW0017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | United Artists Records XW0017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
| ? | US | Capitol Records X 0017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Capitol Records XW0017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | United Artists Records XW0017", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| ? | US | Capitol Records X 0017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records XW0017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records XW0017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Not On Label XW0017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AAin't That A Shame2:25
- BGoin' Home2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ain't That A Shame / Goin' Home are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ain't That A Shame / Goin' Home are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Ain't That A Shame / Goin' Home first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US. One of them is United Artists Records XW001.
How do I tell if my copy of Ain't That A Shame / Goin' Home is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XW001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-3650 UA-8760 and K-3649 UA-8763. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ain't That A Shame / Goin' Home 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.
