US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Specialty SP-470-45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red Translucent
Jimmy Liggins And His 3-D MusicDrunk / I'll Never Let You Go
Vinyl pressings
Drunk / I'll Never Let You Go
by Jimmy Liggins And His 3-D Music · 1953
12 pressings2 countriesRhythm & BluesBlues
Drunk / I'll Never Let You Go 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 Drunk / I'll Never Let You Go
6 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
- Specialty SP-470
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Specialty SP-470-45Specialty XSP-470-45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SP-470-45
XSP-470-45
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Specialty SP-470-45Specialty XSP-470
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SP-470-45A-side Runout
XSP-470-45B-side Runout
SP-470-45A-side Label
XSP-470B-side Label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Specialty SP-470Specialty XSP-470
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SP-470Side One
XSP-470Side Two
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Specialty SP-470
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | US | Specialty SP-470-45First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1953 | US | Specialty SP-470First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Specialty SP-470-45 / Specialty XSP-470-45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Specialty SP-470First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | US | Specialty SP-470-45 / Specialty XSP-470First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Specialty SP-470 / Specialty XSP-470First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Specialty SP-470 / Specialty XSP-4707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Specialty SP-4707", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Specialty SP-4707", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Specialty 4707", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Specialty SP-470 / Specialty XSP-4707", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Specialty 4707", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ADrunk2:25
- BI'll Never Let You Go2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Drunk / I'll Never Let You Go are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Drunk / I'll Never Let You Go are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Drunk / I'll Never Let You Go first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US. One of them is Specialty SP-470-45.
How do I tell if my copy of Drunk / I'll Never Let You Go is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-470-45, SP-470) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Drunk / I'll Never Let You Go 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.