US
February 1956- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5375
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM-934A
IM-948B
45 - IM - 934 - 1 5375A
45 - IM - 948 - 1 5375B
Fats DominoBo Weevil / Don't Blame It On Me
Vinyl pressings
Bo Weevil / Don't Blame It On Me
by Fats Domino · 1956
14 pressings7 countriesRock & RollLouisiana BluesRockBlues
Bo Weevil / Don't Blame It On Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Bo Weevil / Don't Blame It On Me
11 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 6 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
February 1956- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5375
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM-934-1 5375Side A Runout Etched
IM-948-2 5375Side B Runout Etched
IM-934Side A Label
IM-948Side B Label
US
February 1956- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5375
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · MSI Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 - IM - 934 - 1 5375 [M.S.I. CO]Runout side A
45 - IM - 948 - 1 5375 [M.S.I. CO]Runout side B
IM-934Label side A
IM-948Label side B
US
February 1956- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5375
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Maroon label
- Runout / matrix
45 - IM - 934 - 1 5375Runout side A
45 - IM - 948 - 1 5375Runout side B
IM-934Label side A
IM-948Label side B
US
February 1956- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5375
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM-934Side A Label
IM-948Side B Label
UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL-U 8256
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Belgium | London Records HLB 8256First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | France | London Records HL-U 8.256First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | London Records HL-U 8256First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Canada | Reo 8080First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Canada | Reo 8080XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Imperial X5375First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Imperial 5375First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Imperial X5375First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Imperial X5375First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Imperial 5375First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Netherlands | London American Recordings L 544First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Netherlands | London American Recordings FL 15447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Norway | Decca NL 4038Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Imperial X53757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABo Weevil2:00
- BDon't Blame It On Me2:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bo Weevil / Don't Blame It On Me are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Bo Weevil / Don't Blame It On Me are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1956 and 1958.
When was Bo Weevil / Don't Blame It On Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, UK, Canada, Netherlands and more. One of them is Imperial X5375, released February 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Bo Weevil / Don't Blame It On Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X5375, 5375, HL-U 8256, 8080) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IM-934 and IM-948. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bo Weevil / Don't Blame It On Me 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.
