US
September 1962- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5875
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM-3291- 4Runout A
IM-3146- 3Runout B
IM-3291Label A
IM-3146Label B
Fats DominoDid You Ever See A Dream Walking / Stop The Clock
Vinyl pressings
Did You Ever See A Dream Walking / Stop The Clock
by Fats Domino · 1962
16 pressings11 countriesLouisiana BluesSwamp PopRock & RollRock
Did You Ever See A Dream Walking was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Did You Ever See A Dream Walking
14 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 9 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5875
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM-3146 1 LWRunout side A
IM-3291 LWRunout side B
IM-3146Label side A
IM-3291Label side B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5875
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLP 9616
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HL-P 9616
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Imperial IM. 5875
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM-3146Side A label
IM-3291Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Imperial IM. 5875First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Germany | London Records DL 20 652First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Germany | London Records DL 20 652First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Imperial AI 5875First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Imperial AI 5875First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | New Zealand | London American Recordings NZL-P 803First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Norway | California C-395First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | South Africa | Renown 45-N 1307First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Sweden | California C 395First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLP 9616First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-P 9616First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | US | Imperial 5875First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | Imperial X5875First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | US | Imperial 5875First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Italy | Post Records 58757", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | California C 3957", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ADid You Ever See A Dream Walking1:44
- BStop The Clock1:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Did You Ever See A Dream Walking are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Did You Ever See A Dream Walking are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1962 and 1963.
When was Did You Ever See A Dream Walking first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Imperial 5875, released September 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Did You Ever See A Dream Walking is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5875, X5875, 45-HLP 9616, 45-HL-P 9616) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IM-3291- 4 and IM-3146- 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Did You Ever See A Dream Walking 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.
