US
May 1955- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-15377
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-MB-8686-2 △5001A-Side - Etched
45-MB-8698 △4394B-Side - Etched
MW-8696A-Side - Label
MW-8698B-Side - Label
Vinyl pressings
Ain't That A Shame
by Pat Boone · 1955
26 pressings8 countriesRock & RollRhythm & BluesRockFunk / Soul
Ain't That A Shame was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Ain't That A Shame
23 pressings came out in 1955, 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
May 1955- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-15377
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-MB-8686-2 △5001A-Side - Etched
45 MB-8698 △4394B-Side - Etched
MW-8696A-Side - Label
MW-8698B-Side - Label
US
May 1955- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-15377
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MW 8696-3 I A2Runout, side A, etched, stamped
MW 8698-1 I A1Runout, side B, etched, stamped
MW-8696A-Side - Label
MW-8698B-Side - Label
US
May 1955- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-15377
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-MB-8686-2 #2 "Anvil"Side A runout stamped
45-MB-8698-2 "Anvil"Side B runout stamped
MW-8696Side A label
MW-8698Side B label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 15377
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis
- Runout / matrix
MB 8696 - 3 ɪSide A Runout
MB 8698 - 2 ɪSide B Runout
MB-8696Side A Label
MB-8698Side B Label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 15377
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM · Scranton
- Runout / matrix
M-8696-1² {]Side A runout, variant 1
M-8698-1 {]Side B runout, variant 1
M-8696-2 {]Side A runout, variant 2
M-8698-2 {]Side B runout, variant 2
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.
1950s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Australia | London Records HL 1040First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Canada | Reo 8027XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Canada | Reo 8027First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Canada | Reo 8027First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Germany | London Records DL 20 027First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Germany | London Records DL 20 027First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | New Zealand | London Records HL.8172First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | London American Recordings HL-D.8172First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Dot Records 15377First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Dot Records 15377First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Dot Records 45-15377First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Dot Records 45-15377First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Dot Records 45-15377First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Dot Records 45-15377First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Canada | Reo 8027First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | London Records 45-HL 8172 / London American Recordings 45MSD.9921C7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Dot Records 45-153777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAin't That A Shame
- BTennessee Saturday Night
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ain't That A Shame are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Ain't That A Shame are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1955 and 1958.
When was Ain't That A Shame first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Dot Records 45-15377, released May 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Ain't That A Shame is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-15377, 15377, HL-D.8172, 45-HL-D.8172) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-MB-8686-2 △5001 and 45-MB-8698 △4394. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ain't That A Shame 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.
