US
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-60191
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
MC2685Label side A
MC4072Label side B
Lynyrd SkynyrdSweet Home Alabama / Saturday Night Special
Vinyl pressings
Sweet Home Alabama / Saturday Night Special
by Lynyrd Skynyrd · 1980
13 pressings3 countriesSouthern RockRock
Sweet Home Alabama was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Sweet Home Alabama
3 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year. 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-60191
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
MC2685-W1Label side A
MC4072M W1Label side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-60191
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
MC2685Label side A
MC4072Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | MCA Records MCA-601917", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-601917", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-601917", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-60191First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-60191First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-601917", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-60191First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | US | MCA Records MCA-601917", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA-601917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA-601917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | MCA Records 0032.055 / MCA Records MCA 60.1917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Collectables COL-90068 / MCA Special Markets & Products MSS-356987", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | US | Collectables COL-90068 / MCA Special Markets & Products MSS-356987", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ASweet Home Alabama4:42
- BSaturday Night Special3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sweet Home Alabama are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Sweet Home Alabama are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1976 and 1984.
When was Sweet Home Alabama first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US. One of them is MCA Records MCA-60191.
How do I tell if my copy of Sweet Home Alabama is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-60191) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MC2685 and MC4072. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sweet Home Alabama 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.
