US
October 17, 1958- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5553
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM-1760Side A runout, etched
IM-1717Side B runout, etched
Fats DominoWhole Lotta Loving / Coquette
Vinyl pressings
Whole Lotta Loving / Coquette
by Fats Domino · 1958
26 pressings10 countriesRhythm & BluesRock & RollRockBlues
Whole Lotta Loving / Coquette 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 Whole Lotta Loving / Coquette
22 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 8 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 X5553
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-IM-1760 // LWA runout
45-IM-1717 // LWB runout
IM-1760A label
IM-1717B label
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5553
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-IM-1760 LW-Side A runout
45-IM-1717 LW-Side B runout
IM-1760Side A label
IM-1717Side B label
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5553
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-IM-1760 SI 5553A Side Etched
45-IM-1717 5553B Side Etched
IM-1760A Side Label
IM-1717B Side Label
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5553
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM-1760-2 HSide A runout
IM-1717-2 HSide B runout
IM-1760Side A label
IM-1717Side B label
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5553
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-IM-1760 LWA side runout
45-IM-1717 LWB side runout
IM-1760A side label
IM-1717B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Imperial IM.5553First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Canada | Imperial 45-IM.5553First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Denmark | California C 305First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | France | London Records HL-P 8759First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | France | Polydor 27 703First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Ireland | London American Recordings HLP 8759First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Netherlands | Imperial AI-5553First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Netherlands | Imperial AI-5553First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Norway | California C 305First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL-P 8759First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | London Records HLP 8759 / London American Recordings HLP 8759First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL-P.8759First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London American Recordings HLP 8759 / London American Recordings MSV 3063First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | UK | London American Recordings HLP 8759First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HLP8759 / London Records 45-HL-P.8759First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | London Records DL 20 212Single, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | London Records DL 20 2127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Imperial AI-55537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhole Lotta Loving2:02
- BCoquette2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whole Lotta Loving / Coquette are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Whole Lotta Loving / Coquette are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1958 and 1959.
When was Whole Lotta Loving / Coquette first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Imperial 5553, released October 17, 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Whole Lotta Loving / Coquette is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5553, X5553, 45-HL-P 8759, 45-HL-P.8759) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IM-1760 and IM-1717. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Whole Lotta Loving / Coquette 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.
