UK
August 10, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ARO 173
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Green
- Runout / matrix
ARO 173 A-1◊MB - DSide A runout
ARO 173 B-1◊MB - C ̶S̶2̶Side B runout
†ARO 173-A†Side A label
†ARO 173-B†Side B label
Herman Brood & His Wild RomanceSaturday Night
Vinyl pressings
Saturday Night
by Herman Brood & His Wild Romance · 1979
18 pressings8 countriesRock & RollRock
Saturday Night 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 Saturday Night
16 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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
August 10, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ARO 173
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ARO 173-ASide A
ARO 173-BSide B
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola AROD 173
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AROD 173-ASide A label
AROD 173-BSide B label
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola AROP 173
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AROP 173-ASide A
AROP 173-BSide B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Records America 7754
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7754-A/S-1C-SM sssSide A Runout Etched
7754-B/S SM1 sSide B Runout Etched
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Records America 7754
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7754-A/S CPRunout side A etched
7754-B/S CPRunout side B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | US | Ariola Records America7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Canada | Ariola Records America 7754XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | AVES INT 126.500First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Ariola CM-247First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | Ariola CM-247First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Mexico | Ariola S-343First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Portugal | Ariola 5100 853First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Spain | Ariola 100.853AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Ariola AROD 173First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Ariola AROP 173First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Ariola Records America 7754First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Ariola Records America 7754First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Ariola Records America 7754First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | US | Ariola Records America PRO-7754First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Ariola Records America 7754First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASaturday Night3:40
- B1Phony3:20
- B2Pop3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Saturday Night are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Saturday Night are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Saturday Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Ariola ARO 173, released August 10, 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Saturday Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARO 173, AROD 173, AROP 173, 7754) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARO 173 A-1◊MB - D and ARO 173 B-1◊MB - C ̶S̶2̶. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Saturday Night 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.
