US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records E-1027
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
E-2158-45 #5 2Runout, side A variant 1
E-2157-45 #5Runout, side B variant 1
E-2158-45Runout side A variant 2
E-2157-45Runout side B variant 2
Lee Allen & His BandWalkin' With Mr. Lee / Promenade
Vinyl pressings
Walkin' With Mr. Lee / Promenade
by Lee Allen & His Band · 1957
26 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesInstrumentalRockFunk / Soul
Walkin' With Mr. Lee / Promenade 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 Walkin' With Mr. Lee / Promenade
5 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records E-1027
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records E-1027
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E-2158
E-2157
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records E-1027
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E-2157-45 4Side A Runout, Stamped, variant 1
E-2158-45 4Side B Runout, Stamped, variant 1
E-2157-45 4Side A Runout, Stamped, variant 2
E-2158-45 3Side B Runout, Stamped, variant 2
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records E-1027
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Ember Records E-1027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Ember Records E-1027First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Ember Records E-1027First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Ember Records E-1027First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Ember Records E-1027First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Canada | Regency 696Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Canada | Regency 696X7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Finland | His Master's Voice 45-POP 4527", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 4527", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Flashback Records FLB 147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | Flashback Records FLB 147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Golden Treasures BELL GT 134X7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Janus Records JG-7327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Ember Records E-10277", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Flashback Records FLB 147", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-4167", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL-14857", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL-14857", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Flashback Records FLB 147", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Flashback Records FLB 147", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Hi-Oldies Records 4377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 14857", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Ember Records E-10277", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Ember Records E-10277", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Ember Records E-10277", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-4167", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWalkin' With Mr. Lee2:20
- BPromenade2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walkin' With Mr. Lee / Promenade are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Walkin' With Mr. Lee / Promenade are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 1977.
When was Walkin' With Mr. Lee / Promenade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Ember Records E-1027.
How do I tell if my copy of Walkin' With Mr. Lee / Promenade is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E-1027) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E-2158-45 #5 2 and E-2157-45 #5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Walkin' With Mr. Lee / Promenade 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.