UK
November 30, 1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 1845
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 1845 A1Runout (Stamped) Side A
CBS S 1845 B1Runout (Stamped) Side B
Blood, Sweat And TearsSave Our Ship
Vinyl pressings
Save Our Ship
by Blood, Sweat And Tears · 1973
10 pressings5 countriesFusionJazz-RockJazzRock
Save Our Ship 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 Save Our Ship
9 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 4 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
November 30, 1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 1845
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
UK
November 30, 1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 1845
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 1845 A1Runout (Stamped) Side A
CBS S 1845 B1Runout (Stamped) Side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45965
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS159084-1BA-Side Runout Etching
ZSS159089-1BB-Side Runout Etching
ZSS 159084A-Side Label
ZSS 159089B-Side Label
US
November 16, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45965
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
JZSP159082-2AA/ Runout stamped
ZSS159084-1BB/ Runout stamped
JZSP159082A/ Label
JZSS 159084B/ Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45965
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
JZSP159082-2C TIMono side runout, stamped
ZSS159084-1F TIIStereo side runout, stamped
ZSS 159084A-Side Label
ZSS 159089B-Side Label
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | CBS CBS 2028 / CBS CBS S 2028First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Germany | CBS CBS S 2028First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Sweden | CBS CBS 2185First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Columbia 4-45965First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Columbia 4-45965First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Columbia 4-45965First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | UK | CBS S CBS 1845First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | CBS S CBS 1845First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | CBS S CBS 1845First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | CBS 4-459657", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASave Our Ship3:40
- BInner Crisis5:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Save Our Ship are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Save Our Ship are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Save Our Ship first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, US, Germany, Sweden. One of them is CBS S CBS 1845, released November 30, 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Save Our Ship is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S CBS 1845, 4-45965, CBS 2028, CBS 2185) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS S 1845 A1 and CBS S 1845 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Save Our Ship 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.
