UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1319
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1319 A 1U G KT 1A-side runout
BELL 1319 B 1U M KT 1B-side runout
BELL 1319AA-side label
BELL 1319BB-side label
Bay City RollersSaturday Night
Vinyl pressings
Saturday Night
by Bay City Rollers · 1973
10 pressings7 countriesVocalBubblegumPop
Saturday Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Saturday Night
7 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
UK
June 29, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1319
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1319 A 1UA Side
BELL 1319 B 1UB Side
Belgium
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 2008 191
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 2008 191
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 2008 191
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2008 198̶1 S1 320 B 1 1Runout side A, variant 1
2008 198̶1 S1 320 CRunout side B, variant 1
2008 198̶1 S1 320 CRunout side A, variant 2
2008 191 S2 320 B 1 ↽Runout side B, variant 2
Greece
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 2008205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Belgium | Bell Records 2008 191First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Bell Records 2008 191First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Germany | Bell Records 2008 191First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Greece | Bell Records 2008205First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Greece | Bell RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1973 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1319First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1319First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Australia | Bell Records BELL-110647", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | Bell Records BELL-110647", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Guatemala | Bell Records 41407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASaturday Night
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Saturday Night are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Saturday Night are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Saturday Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, Belgium, France, Germany and more. One of them is Bell Records BELL 1319.
How do I tell if my copy of Saturday Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BELL 1319, 2008 191, 2008205) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BELL 1319 A 1U G KT 1 and BELL 1319 B 1U M KT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Saturday Night 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.
