US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Alligator Records AL 4711
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL-4711- ̷B̷ A ALTSide A, etched, Var 1
AL-4711-B ALTSide B, etched, Var 1
Koko TaylorThe Earthshaker
Vinyl pressings
The Earthshaker
by Koko Taylor · 1978
11 pressings6 countriesChicago BluesBlues
The Earthshaker was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 The Earthshaker
6 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Alligator Records AL 4711
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 4711-AA Side Label
AL 4711-BB Side Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Alligator Records AL 4711
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 4711-AA Side Label
AL 4711-BB Side Label
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SNTF 775
- Format
- LP
Greece
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 84300
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
84300 A FRunout side A, stamped
84300 B FRunout side B, stamped
USA & Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Alligator Records AL 4711
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL - 4711 - ARunout Side A
AL - 4711 - BRunout Side B
AL 4711 - ALabel Side A
AL 4711 - BLabel Side B
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Greece | Epic EPC 84300First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Sonet SNTF 775First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | US | Alligator Records AL 4711First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Alligator Records AL 4711First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Alligator Records AL 4711First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | USA & Canada | Alligator Records AL 4711First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Alligator Records AL 4711LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Italy | Alligator Records AL 4711LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2022 | Italy | Alligator Records AL 4711LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2024 | Spain | Alligator Records AL 4711LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Sonet SNTF 775LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Let The Good Times Roll3:00
- A2Spoonful3:00
- A3Walking The Back Streets6:45
- A4Cut You Loose3:24
- A5Hey Bartender2:51
- B1I'm A Woman4:36
- B2You Can Have My Husband2:45
- B3Please Don't Dog Me5:16
- B4Wang Dang Doodle4:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Earthshaker are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Earthshaker are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1978 and 2024.
When was The Earthshaker first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Greece, USA & Canada. One of them is Alligator Records AL 4711.
How do I tell if my copy of The Earthshaker is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL 4711, SNTF 775, EPC 84300) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-4711- ̷B̷ A ALT and AL-4711-B ALT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Earthshaker 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.