US
April 1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 8124
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Monarch
- Runout / matrix
A-12347-AA MR AT LW ∆8984 WSide A, etched, MR stamped
A-12348-AA MR AT LW ∆8984-X WSide B, etched, MR stamped
12347Side A, label
12348Side B, label
Joe TexThe Love You Save
Vinyl pressings
The Love You Save
by Joe Tex · 1966
16 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
The Love You Save 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 The Love You Save
15 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD-8124Atlantic 8124
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Bestway pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-66815-A AT ┘ᕒRunout A, etched
ST-A-66816-A AT ┘ᕒ BWRunout B, etched
ST-A-66815Label A
ST-A-66816Label B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 8124
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-12347-ASide A, Etched
A-12348-ASide B, Etched
12347Side A, Printed On Label
12348Side B, Printed On Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 8124
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-12347-A AT LWSide A, Etched
W A-12348-A ATSide B, Etched
(12347)Side A, Printed On Label
(12348)Side B, Printed On Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 8124
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8124Atlantic 8124
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Presswell pressing
- Runout / matrix
W1 ST-A-66815-A LW AT•Runout, side A
W1 ST-A-66816-A LW AT•Runout, side B
ST-A-66815Label, side A
ST-A-66816Label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Atlantic SD-8124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | Canada | Atlantic AT 8124(C)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | Atlantic ATL-SD 8124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | UK | Atlantic 587009First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Atlantic 588009First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Atlantic 587009First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic SD-8124 / Atlantic 8124First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 8124First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 8124First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 8124First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 8124First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic SD 8124 / Atlantic 8124First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic SD-8124 / Atlantic 8124First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic SD-8124 / Atlantic 8124First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 8124First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Atlantic SD 8124 / Atlantic 8124LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Love You Save (May Be Your Own)2:54
- A2Live For Yourself2:10
- A3Build Your Love (On A Solid Foundation)2:06
- A4I Don't Trust Myself Around You2:40
- A5Funny Bone2:06
- A6A Sweet Woman Like You2:34
- B1I'm A Man2:23
- B2You Better Believe It, Baby2:57
- B3Close The Door3:01
- B4If Sugar Was As Sweet As You2:49
- B5Heartbreak Hotel1:58
- B6Don't Let Your Left Hand Know (What Your Right Hand Is Doing)2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Love You Save are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Love You Save are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was The Love You Save first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada, Germany. One of them is Atlantic 8124, released April 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of The Love You Save is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8124, SD-8124, SD 8124, 587009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-12347-AA MR AT LW ∆8984 W and A-12348-AA MR AT LW ∆8984-X W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Love You Save 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.
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