Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Negram NG 367
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NG367 A//HM 20.339-1-Y-8. C1Runout side A, etched
NG367.B//HM 20.340-1-Y-8. C1Runout side B, etched
NG 367-ALabel side A
NG 367-BLabel side B
George Baker SelectionDrink Drink Drink
Vinyl pressings
Drink Drink Drink
by George Baker Selection · 1973
10 pressings7 countriesPop
Drink Drink Drink was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Drink Drink Drink
8 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Negram NG 367
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NG367 A//HM 20.339-1-Y-8 1 Henk 1Runout side A
NG367 B//HM 20.340-1-Y-8 1 1 lol 1Runout side B
Belgium
1973- Label and catalog number
- Cardinal Records 3293Cardinal International C. 3293
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
C - 3293 - ARunout side A etched
C - 3293 - BRunout side B etched
C 3293 ALabel side A
C 3293 BLabel side B
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 14 291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records REP 14 291Reprise Records G 14 291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WEA NG 367-A PF Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A
WEA NG 367-B PF Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B
NG 367 - ALabel side A
NG 367 - BLabel side B
Portugal
1973- Label and catalog number
- Orfeu SAT 856
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Belgium | Cardinal International C3293First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Belgium | Cardinal Records 3293 / Cardinal International C. 3293First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Reprise Records 14 291First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Reprise Records REP 14 291 / Reprise Records G 14 291First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Negram NG 367First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Negram NG 367First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Portugal | Orfeu SAT 856First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Turkey | Negram 73031First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Unknown | Reprise Records REP 143017", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | US | Reprise Records REP 143017", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ADrink, Drink, Drink
- BDown By The Riverside
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Drink Drink Drink are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Drink Drink Drink are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Drink Drink Drink first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany and more. One of them is Negram NG 367.
How do I tell if my copy of Drink Drink Drink is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NG 367, 3293, 14 291, REP 14 291) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NG367 A//HM 20.339-1-Y-8. C1 and NG367.B//HM 20.340-1-Y-8. C1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Drink Drink Drink 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.
