US
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA544-G
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P UA-LA 544-1-1C ARunout A
P UA-LA 544-2-1C A1Runout B
Bobby WomackSafety Zone
Vinyl pressings
Safety Zone
by Bobby Womack · 1975
13 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Safety Zone was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Safety Zone
10 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 7 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA544-G
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · All Disc Press
- Runout / matrix
UA-LA 554-1-1E 22Side A runout
UA-LA 544-2-1E 22Side B runout
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA544-G
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T| UA-LA 544-1-1BRunout A
T| UA-LA 544-2-1BRunout B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAG 29907
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records L 35766
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA544-G
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | United Artists Records L 35766First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-LA544-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | United Artists Records UAS 29 907 XOFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | United Artists Records UAS 29907First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Liberty LLS 80421First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Liberty LLS 80421First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | United Artists Records UAG 29907First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA544-GFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA544-GFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA544-GFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA544LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1976 | Chile | United Artists Records UA-LA544-GLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Unlimited Artists UA-LA544-GLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Everything's Gonna Be Alright6:58
- A2I Wish It Would Rain4:18
- A3Trust In Me3:50
- A4Where There's A Will, There's A Way6:22
- B1Love Ain't Something You Get For Free3:24
- B2Something You Got5:28
- B3Daylight3:29
- B4I Feel A Groove Comin' On8:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Safety Zone are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Safety Zone are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Safety Zone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is United Artists Records UA-LA544-G.
How do I tell if my copy of Safety Zone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-LA544-G, UAG 29907, L 35766, UAS 29 907 XO) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P UA-LA 544-1-1C A and P UA-LA 544-2-1C A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Safety Zone 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.
