UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HLL.8912
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MSCA-3544-IP 1Side A Matrix
Jack ScottThe Way I Walk / Midgie
Vinyl pressings
The Way I Walk / Midgie
by Jack Scott · 1958
17 pressings7 countriesRockabillyRock
The Way I Walk / Midgie 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 The Way I Walk / Midgie
1 pressing came out in 1958, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | UK | London American Recordings HLL.8912First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1959 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-15647", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Canada | Carlton C-514X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Canada | Carlton C-514Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1959 | Germany | London Records DL 20 2727", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 89127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | London Records 45-HLL 89127", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Carlton 5147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Carlton 5147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Carlton 5147", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Carlton 5147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Carlton 5147", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1959 | US | Carlton 5147", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1959 | UK | London Records 45-HLL 8912 / London American Recordings 45-HLL 89127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | London Records 45-HL-L 8912 / London American Recordings 45-HL-L 89127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Way I Walk2:40
- BMidgie2:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Way I Walk / Midgie are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Way I Walk / Midgie are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1958 and 1959.
When was The Way I Walk / Midgie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in UK. One of them is London American Recordings HLL.8912.
How do I tell if my copy of The Way I Walk / Midgie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HLL.8912) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MSCA-3544-IP 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Way I Walk / Midgie 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.
