US
November 1961- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5796
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-IM-1815 LWA-side etched runout
45-IM-3219 LWB-side etched runout
IM 1815A-side label
IM 3219B-side label
Fats DominoJambalaya (On The Bayou) / I Hear You Knocking
Vinyl pressings
Jambalaya (On The Bayou) / I Hear You Knocking
by Fats Domino · 1961
11 pressings8 countriesRock & RollRock
Jambalaya was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Jambalaya
4 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 2 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
November 1961- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5796
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Hollywood USA Text
- Runout / matrix
IM-3219Label & runout A
IM-1815Label & runout B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5796
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
IM 1815A-side label
IM 3219B-side label
Norway
1961- Label and catalog number
- California C-337
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
C-337-1 SS gN-dub IRunout side A
C-337-2 SS gN-dub IRunout side B
C-337-1Label side A
C-337-2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Norway | California C-337First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Imperial 5796First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Imperial X5796First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Imperial 5796First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Australia | London Records HL-19077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Denmark | California C 3377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Denmark | California C 3377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Germany | London Records DL 20 5007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Sweden | California C 3377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Imperial IM. 57967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | South Africa | Renown 45N 12587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJambalaya (On The Bayou)2:27
- BI Hear You Knocking1:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jambalaya are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Jambalaya are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was Jambalaya first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Norway. One of them is Imperial X5796, released November 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Jambalaya is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X5796, 5796, C-337) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-IM-1815 LW and 45-IM-3219 LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jambalaya 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.
