US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5526
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-IM-1361 5526Etched Side A
45-IM-1603 S1 5526Etched Side B
Fats DominoLittle Mary / Prisoner's Song
Vinyl pressings
Little Mary / Prisoner's Song
by Fats Domino · 1958
14 pressings7 countriesRhythm & BluesBlues
Little Mary / Prisoner's Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Little Mary / Prisoner's Song
12 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 5 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5526
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-IM-1361Side A Etched, variant 1
45-IM-1603Side B Etched, variant 1
45-IM-1361-1Side A Etched, variant 2
45-IM-1603-1Side B Etched, variant 2
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5526
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Single
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5526
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM-1361Side A runout & label
IM-1603Side B runout & label
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL-P. 8663
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-MSL-2648-1CStamped side A
45-MSL-2649-1CStamped side B
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HL-P.8663
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MSL-2648-1LStamped Side A
MSL-2649-1LStamped Side B
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.
1950s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-1383First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Canada | Imperial 45-IM.5526First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Canada | Imperial IM.5526First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Netherlands | London American Recordings FL 1765First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL-P. 8663First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | London American Recordings HL-P.8663First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL-P 8663First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL-P 8663First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | US | Imperial X5526First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Imperial X5526First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Imperial 5526First year10", 78 RPM, Single | 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Imperial 5526First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1959 | Italy | Imperial X55267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 9-5.0437", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ALittle Mary
- BPrisoner's Song
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Little Mary / Prisoner's Song are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Little Mary / Prisoner's Song are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1958 and 1959.
When was Little Mary / Prisoner's Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Imperial X5526.
How do I tell if my copy of Little Mary / Prisoner's Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X5526, 5526, 45-HL-P. 8663, HL-P.8663) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-IM-1361 5526 and 45-IM-1603 S1 5526. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Little Mary / Prisoner's Song 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.
