US
1961- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6202
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Johnny Milton And His BandCharleston Cocktail
Vinyl pressings
Charleston Cocktail
by Johnny Milton And His Band · 1961
11 pressings7 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Charleston Cocktail was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Charleston Cocktail
4 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6202
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records ATCO 6202
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Sweden
1961- Label and catalog number
- Metronome J 45-598
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
61C-5573
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | ATCO Records ATCO 6202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Sweden | Metronome J 45-598First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | ATCO Records 45-6202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | ATCO Records 45-6202First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | Germany | Metronome J 598 / Metronome J 45-5987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Artone RX 24.0587", 45 RPM, EP, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Single · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Globe G. 50.0037" | 7" |
| ? | Belgium | Ronnex Records 12457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | Evergreen EV-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Ronnex Records 50003 / Globe 50.0037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Yugoslavia | Jugoton S-RON-80827", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1I Can't Give You Anything But Love
- A2Sweet Sue
- A312th Street Rag
- B1Some Of These Days
- B2If You Knew Susie
- B3Tiger Rag
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Charleston Cocktail are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Charleston Cocktail are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1961 and 1965.
When was Charleston Cocktail first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada, Sweden. One of them is ATCO Records 45-6202.
How do I tell if my copy of Charleston Cocktail is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-6202, ATCO 6202, J 45-598) 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 Charleston Cocktail 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.