UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL-U8356
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Tri
Fats DominoHoney Chile / Don't You Know
Vinyl pressings
Honey Chile / Don't You Know
by Fats Domino · 1956
10 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesRock & RollRockBlues
Honey Chile / Don't You Know 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 Honey Chile / Don't You Know
5 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL-U 8356
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Tri Centre
UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL-U 8356
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Tri Centre Gold Lettering
- Runout / matrix
45-MSL-1434-1CA side stamped
45-MSL-878-1CB side stamped
France
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL-U 8.356
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records fl-1577
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | France | London Records HL-U 8.356First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Netherlands | London Records fl-1577First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | London Records HL-U8356First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | London Records 45-HL-U 8356First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | London Records 45-HL-U 8356First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1957 | UK | London American Recordings HL-U.8356Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | London American Recordings HL-U.8356Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 83567", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | London American Recordings HL. 8356Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Decca NL 4037Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHoney Chile
- BDon't You Know
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Honey Chile / Don't You Know are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Honey Chile / Don't You Know are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1956 and 1957.
When was Honey Chile / Don't You Know first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in UK, France, Netherlands. One of them is London Records HL-U8356.
How do I tell if my copy of Honey Chile / Don't You Know is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HL-U8356, 45-HL-U 8356, HL-U 8.356, fl-1577) 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 Honey Chile / Don't You Know 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.
