US
March 1956- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5386
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-IM-964 5386A side runout
45-IM-933 5386B side runout
IM-964A side label
IM-933B side label
Fats DominoMy Blue Heaven / I'm In Love Again
Vinyl pressings
My Blue Heaven / I'm In Love Again
by Fats Domino · 1956
34 pressings12 countriesRock & RollJazzPop
My Blue Heaven / I'm In Love Again 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 My Blue Heaven / I'm In Love Again
26 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 10 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
March 1956- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5386
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-IM-964 5386A side runout
45-IM-933 5386B side runout
IM-964A side label
IM-933B side label
US
April 1956- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5386
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM-964A label
IM-933B label
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5386
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
-45- IM-964 07A-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
-45- IM-933 07B-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
-45- IM- 964 08A-Side Runout Etching, variant 2
-45- IM-933 08B-Side Runout Etching, variant 2
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5386
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM-964A Side Label
IM-933B Side Label
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5386
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-IM-964 5386Runout, side A, etched
45-IM-933 5386Runout, side B, etched
IM-964A Side Label
IM-933B Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | London Records HL-1074First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Belgium | London Records HLB 8280First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Canada | Reo 8095First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Canada | Imperial 45-IM-5386First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | France | London Records 45.8280First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | France | London Records HL-U 8.280First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1956 | Germany | London Records DL 20 047First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Germany | London Records L 20 047First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Germany | London Records DL 20 047First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | India | London American Recordings HL-U.8280First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | New Zealand | London Records 45-NZL.187First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.187First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | London American Recordings HL-U.8280First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | London American Recordings HL-U.8280First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Imperial 5386Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Reo 8095X7", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Norway | Decca NL 4039Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Imperial X53867", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Imperial 538610", 78 RPM, Repress | 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AMy Blue Heaven2:10
- BI'm In Love Again2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Blue Heaven / I'm In Love Again are there?
34 vinyl pressings of My Blue Heaven / I'm In Love Again are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1956 and 1958.
When was My Blue Heaven / I'm In Love Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, UK, Canada, Netherlands and more. One of them is Imperial X5386, released March 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of My Blue Heaven / I'm In Love Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X5386, 5386, 45-HL-U 8280, HL-U 8280) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-IM-964 5386 and 45-IM-933 5386. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Blue Heaven / I'm In Love Again 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.
