US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5454
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
1M . 1363 . D2 . 45 A1 RHSide A Runout
1M . 1233 . D2 . 45 A2 RHSide B Runout
IM-1363Side A Label
IM-1233Side A Label
Fats DominoWhen I See You / What Will I Tell My Heart
Vinyl pressings
When I See You / What Will I Tell My Heart
by Fats Domino · 1957
24 pressings9 countriesRhythm & BluesRockFunk / Soul
When I See You was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 When I See You
18 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 6 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5454
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM-1233 S-1 5454Etched, A-side
IM-1363 S-2 5454Etched, B-side
IM-1233A label
IM-1363B label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5454
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-IM-1363-P-1Variant 1, A runout, etched
45-IM-1233-P-2Variant 1, B runout, etched
45-IM-1363-P-2 45-IM-1363-P-2 5Variant 2, A runout, etched (twice), 5 stamped
45-IM-1233-P-1 5Variant 2, B runout, etched, 5 stamped
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5454
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM-1363-P1-45 HStamped Side A
IM-1233-D3-45 HStamped Side B
IM-1363Label Side A
IM-1233Label Side B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5454
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-IM-1363-S2Runout Side A, Variant 1
45-IM-1233-S2Runout Side B, Variant 1
45-IM-1363 5454Runout Side A, Variant 2
45-IM-1233-S2 5454Runout Side B, Variant 2
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5454
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM-1233-P-2Side A runout
IM-1363-P-1Side B runout
IM-1233Side A label
IM-1363Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Imperial 45-IM. 5454First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Imperial IM. 5454First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | France | London Records HL-P 8.471First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLP 8471First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | London American Recordings HL-P.8471First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | London American Recordings HL-P.8471First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Imperial X5454First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Imperial 5454First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Imperial X5454First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Imperial X5454First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Imperial X5454First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Imperial X5454First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Imperial 5454First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | London RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | UK | London Records 45-HL-P.8471 / London Records 45-HL-P 8471First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 84717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | London Records HL-P 8.4717", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | France | London Records HLB 45 84717", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Norway | Decca NL 4057Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | London Records 45-HL-P.84717", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AWhen I See You2:00
- BWhat Will I Tell My Heart2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When I See You are there?
24 vinyl pressings of When I See You are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was When I See You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Australia, Netherlands and more. One of them is Imperial X5454.
How do I tell if my copy of When I See You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X5454, 5454, 45-HL-P.8471, 45-HLP 8471) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1M . 1363 . D2 . 45 A1 RH and 1M . 1233 . D2 . 45 A2 RH. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is When I See You 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.
