US
March 1953- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70128-X45
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7"
Vic DamoneI'm Walking Behind You / April In Portugal
Vinyl pressings
I'm Walking Behind You / April In Portugal
by Vic Damone · 1953
10 pressings5 countriesClassical
I'm Walking Behind You was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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'm Walking Behind You
8 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 4 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
March 1953- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70128
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
March 1953- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70128
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YB 9634 Hetched on Side A
YB 9635 Hetched on Side A
US
March 1953- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70128
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YB 9634 IF I UIRunout, side A, stamped
YB 9635IF 2 UIRunout, side B, stamped
YB9634Label side A
YB9635Label side B
US
April 1953- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70128-X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YW 9634 1F UISide A runout, stamped
YW 9635 1F UISide B runout, stamped
(YW9634)Side A label
(YW9635)Side B label
Australia
1953- Label and catalog number
- Esquire Mercury A-1032
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
YB 9634Side A
YB 9635Side B
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Australia | Esquire Mercury A-1032First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | Canada | Mercury 70128First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Netherlands | Mercury 70128First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70128-X45First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70128First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70128First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70128First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70128-X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Sphinx M 167 / Mercury M 167Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Mercury 70128Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AI'm Walking Behind You2:50
- BApril In Portugal2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I'm Walking Behind You are there?
10 vinyl pressings of I'm Walking Behind You are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was I'm Walking Behind You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Australia, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is Mercury 70128-X45, released March 1953.
How do I tell if my copy of I'm Walking Behind You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 70128-X45, 70128, A-1032) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I'm Walking Behind You 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.