Rockin' Shoes
The King Brothers
15 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 4688967 |
| Excel File Row | 372 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:12:46 |
| Pressing Year | 1957 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 78 RPM |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Record Label | Parlophone |
| Stereo / Mono | MONO |
| Catalogue Number | R. 4338 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | CE 15863-1 M |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | CE 15862-1 O |
| Sleeve Condition | F |
| Media Condition | VG |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | EX |
| Genre | Pop/Rock |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
This 1957 78 RPM pressing of "Rockin' Shoes" by The King Brothers on the Parlophone label captures a crucial transitional moment in British music history. As American rock and roll burst forth forcefully, The King Brothers, known for their clean harmonies and a more traditional sound, attempted to ride the wave with this more energetic track. The record itself is an example of the end of an era; in 1957, the 78 RPM was rapidly being supplanted by the more modern 45 RPM singles and vinyl LPs, making these 'late' 78 RPM releases particularly evocative of a fading past. Despite their attempt to 'rock out', The King Brothers would later find greater success with pop ballads and tracks more suited to their distinctive vocal style. This single remains a curious testament to the British music industry's reaction to the advent of rock.
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Official Tracklist
- A - In The Middle Of An Island
- B - Rockin' Shoes
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