US
June 1960- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5675
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM-2615Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
IM-2616Runout side B, stamped, variant1
IM-2615Label side A
IM-2616Label side B
Fats DominoWalking To New Orleans
Vinyl pressings
Walking To New Orleans
by Fats Domino · 1960
22 pressings12 countriesLouisiana BluesRhythm & BluesBlues
Walking To New Orleans was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Walking To New Orleans
19 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 11 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5675
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-IM-2615 LWSide A etched
45-IM-2616 LWSide B etched
IM-2615Side A label
IM-2616Side B label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5675
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM-2615 5675Runout Side A, Etched
IM-2616 5675XRunout Side B, Etched
45-IM-2615 5675Runout Side A, etched (var 2)
45-IM-2616 5675Runout Side B, etched (var 2)
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5675
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · White Label
- Runout / matrix
IM-2615Label A Side
IM-2616Label B Side
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5675
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
June 1960- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLP 9163
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-1679First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-1679First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Canada | Imperial 45-IM. 5675First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Germany | London Records DL 20 344First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Germany | London Records DL 20 344First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Ireland | London American Recordings 45-HLP-9163First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Italy | Imperial X. 2202First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Japan | Imperial IMP-1058First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Netherlands | Imperial AI 5675First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | New Zealand | London American Recordings NZL.P 527First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLP-9163First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | UK | London American RecordingsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Imperial X5675First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Imperial X5675First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Imperial X5675First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | London Records HL-16797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Denmark | California C 3437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Imperial X56757", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AWalking To New Orleans1:54
- BDon't Come Knockin'1:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walking To New Orleans are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Walking To New Orleans are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Walking To New Orleans first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Norway, Australia and more. One of them is Imperial 5675, released June 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of Walking To New Orleans is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5675, X5675, 45-HLP 9163, 45-HLP-9163) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IM-2615 and IM-2616. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Walking To New Orleans 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.
