US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 8120
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
W A - 12305 - A LW ATSide A runout etched
W A - 12306 - A AT LWSide B runout etched
12305Side A label
12306Side B label
Don CovaySee Saw
Vinyl pressings
See Saw
by Don Covay · 1966
11 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
See Saw was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 See Saw
7 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8120
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-66773Label, side A
ST-A-66774Label, side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 8120
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Monarch Press
- Runout / matrix
A - 12305 - AA (MR) LW AT △8778 WSide A runout
A-12306- AA (MR) AT △8778-X LW WSide B runout
12305Side A label
12306Side B label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 8120
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Monarch Press
- Runout / matrix
A - 12305 - AA (MR) LW AT △8778 WSide A runout
A-12306- AA (MR) AT △8778-X LW WSide B runout
12305Side A label
12306Side B label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 8120
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A - 12305 - ASide A runout
A - 12306 - ASide B runout
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 587062
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Atlantic 8120First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Atlantic 587062First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 8120First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic SD 8120First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 8120First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 8120First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 8120First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1566 / Atlantic MOVLP1566LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1566LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Atlantic 8120 / Atlantic SD 8120LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 8120 / Atlantic 8120LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1See-Saw2:57
- A2The Boomerang1:55
- A3Everything Gonna Be Everything2:28
- A4Fat Man2:32
- A5Precious You2:43
- A6Iron Out The Rough Spots2:20
- B1Please Do Something2:43
- B2I Never Get Enough Of Your Love2:44
- B3The Usual Place2:05
- B4A Woman's Love2:30
- B5Sookie, Sookie2:38
- B6Mercy, Mercy2:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of See Saw are there?
11 vinyl pressings of See Saw are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1966 and 2015.
When was See Saw first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Atlantic 8120.
How do I tell if my copy of See Saw is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8120, SD 8120, 587062) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W A - 12305 - A LW AT and W A - 12306 - A AT LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is See Saw 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.