US
April 27, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Volt 45-149
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · BW
- Runout / matrix
VLT-12268-3 AT LW WSide A
VLT-9107-1 AT WSide B
VLT-12268-BWSide A label
VLT-9107-BWSide B label
Otis ReddingShake / You Don't Miss Your Water
Vinyl pressings
Shake / You Don't Miss Your Water
by Otis Redding · 1967
21 pressings8 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Shake / You Don't Miss Your Water was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Shake / You Don't Miss Your Water
16 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 7 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
April 27, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Volt 45-149
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · MO
- Runout / matrix
VLT-12268-21 AT △ 66535 WScribed Side A
VLT-0197-21 AT △ 66534 WScribed Side B
MRStamped Sides A & B
VLT-12268-MOLabel Side A
US
April 27, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Volt 45-149
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · PL
- Runout / matrix
VLT-12268-PLA side label
VLT-9107-PLB side label
US
April 27, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Volt 45-149
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · vinyl
US
April 27, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Volt 45-149
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · MO
- Runout / matrix
VLT-12268-21 AT △ 66535 WScribed Side A
VLT-0197-21 AT △ 66534 WScribed Side B
MRStamped Sides A & B
VLT-12268-MOLabel Side A
US
April 27, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Volt 45-149
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · BW
- Runout / matrix
VLT-12268-1 AT MSide A
VLT-9107-2 LW AT MSide B
VLT-12268-BWSide A label
VLT-9107-BWSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Atlantic AK-1812First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Canada | Stax VOLT 149XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | France | Stax 169.008 / Stax 169 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | France | Stax 169.008 / Stax 169 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | France | Stax 169.008 / Stax 169 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 70.213First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Atlantic AK-1812First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Sweden | Atlantic ATL 70.213First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Sweden | Atlantic ATL 70.213First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Volt 45-149First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Volt 45-149First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Volt 45-149First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Volt 45-149First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Volt 45-149First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Volt 45-149First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | ATCO Records ATCO-1537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Stax 169 0087", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| ? | France | Stax 169 0087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Stax 1690087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Japan | Atlantic DAT-10237", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AShake2:33
- BYou Don't Miss Your Water2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shake / You Don't Miss Your Water are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Shake / You Don't Miss Your Water are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Shake / You Don't Miss Your Water first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Volt 45-149, released April 27, 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Shake / You Don't Miss Your Water is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-149, AK-1812, VOLT 149X, 169.008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VLT-12268-3 AT LW W and VLT-9107-1 AT W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shake / You Don't Miss Your Water 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.
