Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 13 476 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S 13476 A-2 Made in GermanyRunout A, stamped
S 13476 B-1 Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped
S 13 476 ALabel A
S 13 476 BLabel B
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana BrassSave The Sunlight
Vinyl pressings
Save The Sunlight
by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass · 1974
15 pressings12 countriesSmooth JazzEasy ListeningJazzPop
Save The Sunlight was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 The Sunlight
14 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 11 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7120
- Format
- 7", Single · 4-Prong centre
- Runout / matrix
AMS 7120 A1Side 1
AMS 7120 B1Side 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1542-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M 2685-S RE-1 M2 [MR(circled)] △94957Runout side A, etched [stamped]
A&M 2686-S M1 [MR(circled)] △94957-XRunout side B, etched [stamped]
2685-SLabel side A
2686-SLabel side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1542-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M 2685-S RE-1 TI TIIIA-Side Runout Etching
A&M 2686-S TI TIB-Side Runout Etching
2685-SA-Side Label
2686-SB-Side Label
UK
July 5, 1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7120
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1542-SA&M Records 1542
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1542First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | France | A&M Records 625017First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | A&M Records 13 476 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Italy | A&M Records AM 45063First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Mexico | A&M Records AM-004First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 5603First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Philippines | A&M Records AM-70295First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1110First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | A&M Records 13 476 AFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7120First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | US | A&M Records 1542-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | A&M Records 1542-S / A&M Records 1542First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | A&M Records 1542-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7120First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | A&M Records K-56037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASave The Sunlight3:47
- BYou Smile - The Song Begins3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Save The Sunlight are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Save The Sunlight are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Save The Sunlight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, US, France and more. One of them is A&M Records 13 476 AT.
How do I tell if my copy of Save The Sunlight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 13 476 AT, AMS 7120, 1542-S, 625017) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 13476 A-2 Made in Germany and S 13476 B-1 Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Save The Sunlight 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.
