US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Cadet 5531
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
P-I 14506 T4KM -5506-1 lcRunout A
P-II 14521 T4KM -5507-1 bcRunout B
14506Label A
14521Label B
The Ramsey Lewis TrioHi Heel Sneakers
Vinyl pressings
Hi Heel Sneakers
by The Ramsey Lewis Trio · 1966
10 pressings5 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
Hi Heel Sneakers was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Hi Heel Sneakers
10 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 5 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Cadet 5531
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Cadet 5531
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
14506A-side label
14521B-side label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Cadet 5531
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
T4Km-5506-1Side A runout, etched
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Chess CRS.8031
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · 4-Prong Push-out Centre
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Chess CRS.8031
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Solid Centre
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Cadet C-5531First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Chess International AR 45.203First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Chess CRS.8031First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Chess CRS.8031First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Chess CRS 8031First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Cadet 5531First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Cadet 5531First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Cadet 5531First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Cadet 5531First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Australia | Chess CH-061First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHi Heel Sneakers - Pt. 12:48
- BHi Heel Sneakers - Pt. 22:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hi Heel Sneakers are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hi Heel Sneakers are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Hi Heel Sneakers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Cadet 5531.
How do I tell if my copy of Hi Heel Sneakers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5531, CRS.8031, CRS 8031, CH-061) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P-I 14506 T4KM -5506-1 lc and P-II 14521 T4KM -5507-1 bc. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hi Heel Sneakers 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.
