Walking The Dog
Rufus Thomas
260 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 5386103 |
| Excel File Row | 116 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 12:55:25 |
| Pressing Year | 1964 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Record Label | London (American Series) |
| Stereo / Mono | STEREO |
| Catalogue Number | HA-K.8183 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | AML-2558-1B |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | AML-2559-1B |
| Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Media Condition | NM |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Genre | Funk / Soul |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
This first pressing from 1964 on London (American Series) of "Walking The Dog" by Rufus Thomas is a piece of recording history that transcends mere musical appreciation. It represents the crucial phase of international expansion for Stax Records, whose music, originally distributed in the USA via Atlantic, found fertile ground in the United Kingdom through these licensing agreements. The success of tracks like the title track, with its irresistible groove and references to a canine dance, not only catapulted Rufus Thomas into the pantheon of soul music but also introduced the raw and authentic sound of Memphis to a vast European audience, consolidating Stax's reputation far beyond American borders. Owning this edition means holding a cultural bridge, a testament to the moment when Memphis soul began its global conquest, and a record that still makes your feet move with its contagious energy today.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - The Dog
- A2 - (Do The) Mashed Potatoes
- A3 - Ooh-Poo-Pah-Doo
- A4 - You Said
- A5 - Boom Boom
- A6 - It's Aw'Rite
- B1 - Walking The Dog
- B2 - Ya Ya
- B3 - Land Of A 1,000 Dances
- B4 - Can Your Monkey Do The Dog
- B5 - 'Cause I Love You
- B6 - I Want To Be Loved
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