UK
July 24, 1995- Label and catalog number
- Cheeky Records CHEK12008Cheeky Records CHEK 12.008
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
CHEK-120.08-A1A-Side
pa 8592A-Side, reversed
CHEK 12008-B1 PR-MB-Side
Vinyl pressings
Salva Mea (Save Me)
by Faithless · 1995
23 pressings6 countriesProgressive HouseTranceProgressive TranceElectronic
Salva Mea (Save Me) was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Salva Mea (Save Me)
8 pressings came out in 1995, 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
1995- Label and catalog number
- Cheeky Records CHEK12008
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
CHEK 12 008 - A1 PR-M pa 8592Side A
CHEK 12 008 - B1 PR-MSide B
CHEK 12 008 - C1 PR-MSide C
CHEK 12 008 - D1 PR-MSide D
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Cheeky Records CHEK-12008 A1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo, White Label
France
1995- Label and catalog number
- Overdance! ORA 2052-6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1995- Label and catalog number
- Overdance! ORA 2052-8
- Format
- 12"
Italy
1995- Label and catalog number
- D:vision Records DV 121
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DV 121 ARunout Side A
DV 121 BRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | France | Overdance! ORA 2052-6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1995 | France | Overdance! ORA 2052-8First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | Italy | D:vision Records DV 121First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Italy | D:vision Records DVR 121First year12", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1995 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 07First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | UK | Cheeky Records CHEK12008First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Cheeky Records CHEK-12008 A1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Cheeky Records CHEK12008 / Cheeky Records CHEK 12.008First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | Germany | Intercord INT 193.203 / Cheeky Records INT 193.20312", Picture Disc, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo, Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo, Picture disc |
| 1996 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 6612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | UK | Cheeky Records CHEKX1201812", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Cheeky Records CHEK 12.01612", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1996 | UK | Cheeky Records CHEK1201812", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1996 | US | Cheeky Records CHEK12-00812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | Germany | Blow Up INT 128.124 / Intercord INT 128.12412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | UK | Cheeky Records 82876 69034 112" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Salva Mea (Save Me) (Epic Mix)11:51
- B1Salva Mea (Save Me) (Tuff Mix)9:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Salva Mea (Save Me) are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Salva Mea (Save Me) are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1995 and 2005.
When was Salva Mea (Save Me) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in UK, France, Italy, Spain. One of them is Cheeky Records CHEK12008, released July 24, 1995.
How do I tell if my copy of Salva Mea (Save Me) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHEK12008, CHEK-12008 A1, ORA 2052-6, ORA 2052-8) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHEK-120.08-A1 and pa 8592. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Salva Mea (Save Me) 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.
