US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-27981
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45W 82187 10 3A-Side (stamped)
45W 81745 1 3B-Side (stamped)
(45-82187)Label A
(45-81745)★Label B
Red FoleyMilk Bucket Boogie / Salty Dog Rag
Vinyl pressings
Milk Bucket Boogie / Salty Dog Rag
by Red Foley · 1952
17 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Milk Bucket Boogie / Salty Dog Rag was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Milk Bucket Boogie / Salty Dog Rag
9 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 5 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
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27981
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W82187T19ASide A runout
W81745T8ASide B runout
82187Side A label
81745★Side B label
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27981
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W82187T19ASide A runout
W81745T8ASide B runout
W82187T3ASide A runout variant
W81745T26ASide B runout variant
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca 27981
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W82187T19ASide A runout
W81745T8ASide B runout
82187Side A label
81745Side B label
Australia
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y6377
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
82187Side A runout - Stamped
81745Side B runout - Stamped
Belgium
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca 60.738
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W82187T2ARunout side A
W81745T6ARunout side B
81187Label side A
81745Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Australia | Decca Y6377First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1952 | Belgium | Decca 60.738First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Canada | Decca 9-27981First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1952 | Canada | Decca 27981First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1952 | Germany | Brunswick 82620First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Decca 9-27981First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Decca 27981First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Decca 27981First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Decca 27981First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Germany | Brunswick 120047", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 600907", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-600907", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-600907", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-600907", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Decca 279817", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Decca 9-279817", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Decca 279817", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMilk Bucket Boogie2:40
- BSalty Dog Rag2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Milk Bucket Boogie / Salty Dog Rag are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Milk Bucket Boogie / Salty Dog Rag are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1952 and 1980.
When was Milk Bucket Boogie / Salty Dog Rag first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, Australia, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Decca 9-27981.
How do I tell if my copy of Milk Bucket Boogie / Salty Dog Rag is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-27981, 27981, Y6377, 60.738) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45W 82187 10 3 and 45W 81745 1 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Milk Bucket Boogie / Salty Dog Rag 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.