US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5779
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM-3144 LWSide A etched
IM-3145 LWSide B etched
IM-3144A-side label
IM-3145B-side label
Fats DominoWhat A Party / Rockin' Bicycle
Vinyl pressings
What A Party / Rockin' Bicycle
by Fats Domino · 1961
25 pressings14 countriesRock & RollRhythm & BluesVocalRock
What A Party / Rockin' Bicycle 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 What A Party / Rockin' Bicycle
24 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 13 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5779
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Hollywood
- Runout / matrix
IM-3144 2(In A Circle) HDead Wax Side A
IM-3145 1(In A Circle) HDead Wax Side B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5779
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IM-3144-2 A1A-side, stamped
IM-3145-2 IB-side, stamped
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5779
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM-3144 IRunout Side A, etched
IM-3145 2Runout Side B, etched
IM-3144Label Side A
IM-3145Label Side B
US
September 1961- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5779
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
IM-3144 2A-Side Runout, Etched
IM-3145 3B-Side Runout, Etched
IM-3144A-Side Label
IM-3145B-Side Label
UK
November 1961- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLP 9456
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSL-5524-1C U H OT 1Side A runout, stamped
45-MSL-5525-1C B H OT 1Side B runout, stamped
MSL.5524Side A label, inverted
MSL.5525Side B label, inverted
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | Imperial HL-1884First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Canada | Imperial IM.5779First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Denmark | California C-370First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | France | Polydor 28019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Greece | Imperial XG 10004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Ireland | London American Recordings 45-HL-P 9456First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Italy | Post Records 5779First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Italy | Post Records 5779First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Netherlands | Imperial AI 5779First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Norway | California C-370First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | South Africa | Imperial IM 3782First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | South Africa | Imperial IRS. 64First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | South Africa | Renown N 1251First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Sweden | California D 9 / Knäppupp D 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLP 9456First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWhat A Party1:51
- BRockin' Bicycle2:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What A Party / Rockin' Bicycle are there?
25 vinyl pressings of What A Party / Rockin' Bicycle are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was What A Party / Rockin' Bicycle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Imperial X5779.
How do I tell if my copy of What A Party / Rockin' Bicycle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X5779, 5779, 45-HLP 9456, 45-HL-P. 9456) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IM-3144 LW and IM-3145 LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What A Party / Rockin' Bicycle 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.
