US
July 27, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1466F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M1466F(A) 65558 14BSide A runout - Variant 1
M1466F(B) 63782 14BSide B runout - Variant 1
65558Side A Label
63782Side B Label
CommodoresSail On
Vinyl pressings
Sail On
by Commodores · 1979
28 pressings16 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Sail On was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Sail On
26 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 15 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
July 27, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1466 F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M-1466-A re M-1466F-(A) - 65558-RE-1 08A ℐmRunout, A-side
M 1466F(B) 63782 08BRunout, B-side
65558Label side A
63782Label side B
US
July 27, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1466F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M1466F(A) 65558 18BEtched, Side 1
M1466F(B) 63782 18BRunout Etched, Side 2
M1466F(A) 65558 18ARunout side A Variant 1
M1466F(B) 63782 18ARunout side B Variant 1
US
July 27, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1466F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M1466F-A-65558-17ARunout, A-side, etched
M1466F-B-63782-17ARunout, B-side, etched
US
July 27, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1466F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M1466F(A) 65558 14AA side runout (variation 1)
M1466F(B) 63782 14AB side runout (variation 1)
M1466F(A) 65558 14BA side runout (variation 2)
M1466F(B) 63782 14BB side runout (variation 2)
US
July 27, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1466F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M1466F(A) 65558 14Brunout side A
M1466F(B) 63782 14Brunout side B
65558label side A
63782label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Argentina | Motown 3790-9162First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | Motown M 1466First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Motown M 1466 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Motown M 1466XFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | Ecuador | Motown 45-29069First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Motown 2C 008-63.140First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Motown 1C006-63 140 / Motown 1 C 006-63 140First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Guatemala | Motown AC-M-3578First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Mexico | Motown 8326 / Motown 33C 006-63140First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Motown 1A 006-63140First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Motown TMM 965First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMS 517First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Spain | Motown 100363-AFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Thailand | EMI M 1466FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 1466 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Motown M 1466F7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Japan | Motown VIP 27737", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASail On3:59
- BThumpin' Music3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sail On are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Sail On are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Sail On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Argentina, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Motown M 1466F, released July 27, 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Sail On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 1466F, M 1466 F, 3790-9162, M 1466) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M1466F(A) 65558 14B and M1466F(B) 63782 14B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sail On 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.
