''12 Gauge'' is the self-titled debut album by 12 Gauge, released on May 20, 1994, through

Scotti Bros. Records Scotti Brothers Records (typically spelled Scotti Bros. Records) was a California-based record label founded by Tony and Ben Scotti in 1974. Their first success was releasing singles and albums from teen pop star Leif Garrett. They later helped ...

. The album is best known for its lead single and 12 Gauge's only top 40 hit, " Dunkie Butt". The single spent 21 weeks on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at No. 28 and was certified gold by the RIAA for sales of 500,000 copies. The album reached No. 141 on the ''Billboard'' 200, and No. 44 on the Top R&B Albums chart, the only one of his three albums to reach the ''Billboard'' charts. After the Zomba Music Group purchased the Scotti Bros. label, the album was re-released in 1998.

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