US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records E-45291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
John FogertyAlmost Saturday Night
Vinyl pressings
Almost Saturday Night
by John Fogerty · 1975
11 pressings7 countriesClassic RockRock
Almost Saturday Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Almost Saturday Night
11 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 7 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records E-45291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records E-45291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records E-45291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · CSM
- Runout / matrix
E-45291-A (CSM)Label Side A
E-45291-B (CSM)Label Side B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy FTC 120
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy FTC 120
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Asylum Records E 45291First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Denmark | Fantasy 6C 006 97231First year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | Germany | Bellaphon BF 18384 / Fantasy BF 18384First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Fantasy 5C 006-97 231First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Fantasy FTC 120First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Fantasy FTC 120First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Asylum Records E-45291First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Asylum Records E-45291First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | Asylum Records E-45291First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Asylum Records E-45291First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Australia | Fantasy K-6203First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AAlmost Saturday Night2:27
- BSea Cruise3:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Almost Saturday Night are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Almost Saturday Night are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Almost Saturday Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Asylum Records E-45291.
How do I tell if my copy of Almost Saturday Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E-45291, FTC 120, K-6203, E 45291) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Almost 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.
