US
August 1958- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-9055
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Fats DominoThe Fabulous Mr. D
Vinyl pressings
The Fabulous Mr. D
by Fats Domino · 1958
15 pressings9 countriesRock & RollRhythm & BluesRockFunk / Soul
The Fabulous Mr. D 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 The Fabulous Mr. D
6 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 LP-9055
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Italy
August 1958- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-9055
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1958- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP.9055
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Chile
1958- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 613 501
- Format
- LP, Mono
South Africa
1958- Label and catalog number
- Renown NLP 102
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP 9055 AStamped Runout - Side A
LP 9055 BStamped Runout - Side B
LP-9055ALabel Matrix - Side A
LP-9055BLabel Matrix - Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Imperial LP.9055First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Chile | Polydor 613 501First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | South Africa | Renown NLP 102First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Imperial LP-9055First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Italy | Imperial LP-9055First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Imperial LP-9055First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | New Zealand | London Records HAM-P.6030LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | London Records HA-P 2135LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Liberty LP-12394LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Imperial LP-12394LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Liberty LN-10136LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1982 | France | Imperial LP-9055 / Imperial 2C 068-83296 MLP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1982 | France | Imperial 83296LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Spain | WaxTime 771939LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Imperial LP-9055LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1The Big Beat2:00
- A2I'll Be Glad When You're Dead You Rascal You2:35
- A3What Will I Tell My Heart2:35
- A4Barrel House2:32
- A5Little Mary1:59
- A6Sick And Tired2:32
- B1I Want You To Know1:59
- B2"44"2:30
- B3Mardi Gras In New Orleans2:15
- B4I Can't Go On2:05
- B5Long Lonesome Journey2:24
- B6Young School Girl1:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Fabulous Mr. D are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Fabulous Mr. D are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1958 and 2014.
When was The Fabulous Mr. D first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, Italy, Canada, Chile and more. One of them is Imperial LP-9055, released August 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of The Fabulous Mr. D is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-9055, LP.9055, 613 501, NLP 102) 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 The Fabulous Mr. D 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.
