Fats Domino
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Fats Domino
Original 7-inch singles from the 1950s are a staple of many rhythm and blues collections and document the international success of African American artists in this era. The releases often appeared in different pressings for the European and US markets. These records are now often sought after as rarities, as early editions and special couplings were not repressed.
Fats Domino collector’s items & pressings
With Fats Domino, the focus is especially on his single pressings on 7'' vinyl, which are valued among collectors for their fidelity to the original format and sometimes rare B-sides. Differences between European and US editions include both label design and the coupling of songs. Many early pressings are now hard to find and are collected accordingly, especially if they have survived in good condition.
Fats Domino rarities – what collectors should know
Sought-after collector’s items include, for example, Blueberry Hill/ So long (7'' Vinyl), I'm walking/ I'm gonna be a wheel someday (7'' Vinyl) and When the saints go marchin' in/ Blue Monday (7'' Vinyl). These editions regularly appear in collection lists and auctions, as they offer classic tracks and typical single couplings from Fats Domino’s active period.
For collectors, it is worth taking a close look at matrix numbers, label variants and surviving original sleeves of these pressings.
- Genre: Rhythm and Blues, Rock ’n’ Roll
- Origin: New Orleans, USA
- Active: 1949–1970s
- Notable: Many of his songs were written and produced together with Dave Bartholomew.
