US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2450
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-11394-D2 [Anvil symbol] 4-53
45-11395-D3 [Anvil symbol] 4-53
Frank SinatraLean Baby / I'm Walking Behind You
Vinyl pressings
Lean Baby / I'm Walking Behind You
by Frank Sinatra · 1953
16 pressings11 countriesVocalJazzPop
Lean Baby / I'm Walking Behind You was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Lean Baby / I'm Walking Behind You
8 pressings came out in 1953, 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2450
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
11394A Label Matrix
11395B Label Matrix
US
April 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2450
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
11394-D5 [Anvil symbol]A side stamped
11395-D8 [Anvil symbol]B side stamped
11394A side label
11395B side label
UK
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL.13924
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CAP.11394Label - Side A
CAP.11395Label - Side B
Australia
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-211
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX50843side A
MX50844side B
Canada
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C-1136
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
11394A Label Matrix
11395B Label Matrix
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-211First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Canada | Capitol Records C-1136First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | New Zealand | Capitol Records CP211First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | South Africa | Capitol Records CT.3237First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | UK | Capitol Records CL.13924First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2450First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2450First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2450First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records CP-211Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records C 2450Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records C 2450Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| ? | France | Capitol Records 2450Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records C 2450Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records C 2450Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records 2450Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | Capitol Records C 2450Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALean Baby
- BI'm Walking Behind You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lean Baby / I'm Walking Behind You are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Lean Baby / I'm Walking Behind You are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Lean Baby / I'm Walking Behind You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records F2450.
How do I tell if my copy of Lean Baby / I'm Walking Behind You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F2450, 2450, CL.13924, CP-211) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-11394-D2 [Anvil symbol] 4-53 and 45-11395-D3 [Anvil symbol] 4-53. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lean Baby / I'm Walking Behind 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.
