US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Aladdin 3197
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AL-3197-XREA-side runout, etched
AL-3197-QB-side runout, etched
AV-52 XA-side label
404 QB-side label
Amos Milburn And His Aladdin ChickenshackersOne Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer / What Can I Do?
Vinyl pressings
One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer / What Can I Do?
by Amos Milburn And His Aladdin Chickenshackers · 1953
12 pressings2 countriesRhythm & BluesVocalBlues
One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer 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 One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer
4 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year. 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Aladdin 45-3197
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45- AL- 3197-XA-side runout
45 AL 3197-QB-side runout
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Aladdin 45-3197
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AV-52A Side Label
404B Side label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Aladdin 3197
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AL-3197-XRESide A runout etched
AL-3197-QSide B runout etched
AV-52 XSide A label
404 QSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | US | Aladdin 3197First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Aladdin 45-3197First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Aladdin 45-3197First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Aladdin 3197First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Aladdin7", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Jamaica | Aladdin7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Jamaica | Aladdin 45-31977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Aladdin 45-31977", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Aladdin7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Aladdin 45-31977", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Aladdin 45-31977", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Aladdin 45-31977", 45 RPM, Mispress, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AOne Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer2:50
- BWhat Can I Do?3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer are there?
12 vinyl pressings of One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US. One of them is Aladdin 3197.
How do I tell if my copy of One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3197, 45-3197) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-3197-XRE and AL-3197-Q. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer 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.