US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2099
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · MGM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-A5218-7 AT [Ankh symbol] MRunout, side A
45-A5220-1 AT [Ankh symbol] MRunout, side B
A-5218Label, side A
A-5220Label, side B
Lavern BakerSaved
Vinyl pressings
Saved
by LaVern Baker · 1961
10 pressings5 countriesGospelSoulRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Saved was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Saved
7 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2099
- Format
- 7"
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2099
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W 45-A5218-23 AT MR(circled) △38585side A Runout
W 45-A5220-21 AT MR(circled) △38501side B Runout
W 45-A5220-2 ATA Side variant etched
W 45-A5218-2 ATB Side variant etched
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2099
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · PL
- Runout / matrix
W 45-A5218-13side A Runout
W 45-A5220-11side B Runout
A-5218-PLside A label
A-5220-PLside B label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2099
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A-5218Label, side A
A-5220Label, side B
UK
May 1961- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLK 9343London Atlantic 45-HLK 9343
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MSM.5164Label A
MSM.5165Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Sweden | Atlantic ATL 70.047First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Atlantic 45-2099First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Atlantic 45-2099First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Atlantic 45-2099First year7" | 7" |
| 1961 | US | Atlantic 45-2099First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Atlantic 45-2099First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLK 9343 / London Atlantic 45-HLK 9343First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | London American Recordings HL-1813 / London Atlantic HL-18137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Atlantic AT. 20997", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | Atlantic ATL 70.0477", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASaved2:37
- BDon Juan2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Saved are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Saved are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Saved first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Sweden. One of them is Atlantic 45-2099.
How do I tell if my copy of Saved is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-2099, 45-HLK 9343, ATL 70.047) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-A5218-7 AT [Ankh symbol] M and 45-A5220-1 AT [Ankh symbol] M. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Saved 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.
