Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA222297
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BA222297-1Side A Label
BA222297-2Side B Label
AerosmithBack In The Saddle
Vinyl pressings
Back In The Saddle
by Aerosmith · 1976
12 pressings5 countriesBlues RockHard RockClassic RockRock
Back In The Saddle was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Back In The Saddle
5 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Japan
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony 06SP 146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
06SP-146A2 1 A 3Side A runout
06SP-146B1 1 A 1Side B runout
Mexico
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS 7816
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
02-01-5619-1ASide A hand etched
02-01-5620-1ASide B hand etched
Japan
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony 06SP 146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Japan
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony YDSS 41Yuusen Broadcasting Corporation YDSS 41
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | CBS BA222297First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Japan | CBS/Sony 06SP 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | CBS/Sony 06SP 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | CBS/Sony YDSS 41 / Yuusen Broadcasting Corporation YDSS 41First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Mexico | CBS 7816First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Columbia 3-105167", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Columbia 3-105167", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Columbia 3-105167", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Columbia 3-105167", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Columbia 3-105167", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | Canada | Columbia 3-105167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Columbia 3-105167", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- ABack In The Saddle4:36
- BNobody's Fault4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Back In The Saddle are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Back In The Saddle are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Back In The Saddle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Australia, Japan, Mexico. One of them is CBS BA222297.
How do I tell if my copy of Back In The Saddle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BA222297, 06SP 146, 7816, YDSS 41) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BA222297-1 and BA222297-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Back In The Saddle 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.
