US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5356
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
IM-874Side A Label
IM-872Side B Label
45-IM-874 5356Side A Label
45-IM-872 5356Side B Label
Smiley LewisI Hear You Knocking
Vinyl pressings
I Hear You Knocking
by Smiley Lewis · 1955
13 pressings3 countriesRhythm & BluesRock & RollRockFunk / Soul
I Hear You Knocking 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 I Hear You Knocking
7 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 2 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5356
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM-874 5356 OƆ.I.Ƨ.MSide A runout
IM-872 OƆ.I.Ƨ.MSide B runout
IM-874Side A label
IM-872Side B label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5356
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-IM-874 5356runout A, etched
45-IM-872 5356runout B, etched
IM-874label A
IM-872label B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X 5356
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W 1016Side A
W 1017Side B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5356
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM-874side A label
IM-872side B label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5356
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | US | Imperial X5356First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Imperial 5356First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Imperial X5356First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1955 | US | Imperial X5356First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Imperial X 5356First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Imperial 5356First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | Liberty LBF 15337First year7", Mono · Mono | 7", Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Canada | London Records 45-L.-16077", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Canada | London Records L. 1607Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1970s2 pressings
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Gigi 5617", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Imperial X53567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AI Hear You Knocking2:23
- BBumpity Bump2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Hear You Knocking are there?
13 vinyl pressings of I Hear You Knocking are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1955 and 1971.
When was I Hear You Knocking first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, UK. One of them is Imperial X5356.
How do I tell if my copy of I Hear You Knocking is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X5356, 5356, X 5356, LBF 15337) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IM-874 and IM-872. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Hear You Knocking 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.