US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SN-16281
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SN-1-16281 G·1 ⓧ 202)C #1 ES MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side A runout
SN-2-16281 G·1 ⓧ #1 202)C ES MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side B runout
Mink DeVilleSavoir Faire
Vinyl pressings
Savoir Faire
by Mink DeVille · 1981
11 pressings9 countriesBlues RockRock
Savoir Faire was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Savoir Faire
7 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EST 26716Capitol Records 0C 062-86 435
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
EST1 26716Label - side A
EST2 26716Label - side B
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-26716
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ST126716 MAXICUT ORSide 1 Runout Etched
ST226716 MAXICUT ORSide 2 Runout Etched
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1C 038 15 7595 1Capitol Records 038-15 7595 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
1 57 595 1-A 86435-A2Side A runout, variant 1
1 57 595 1-B 86435-B1Side B runout, variant 1
1 57 595 1-A 86435-A2 1Side A runout, variant 2
1 57 595 1-B 86435-B1 1Side B runout, variant 2
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2C 068-86 435
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
86435 A 21 M6 337173 2 RL.Side A runout stamped, RL. handmarked
86435 B 21 M6 337174 2 RL.Side B runout stamped, RL. handmarked
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1C 064-86 435EMI Electrola 1C 064-86 435
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
86435-A2 1Runout side A
86435-B1 1Runout side B
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-26716First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 038 15 7595 1 / Capitol Records 038-15 7595 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | France | Capitol Records 2C 068-86 435First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | France | Capitol Records 2C 068-86 435LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 064-86 435 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-86 435First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Capitol Records ST 26716First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | UK | Capitol Records EST 26716 / Capitol Records 0C 062-86 435First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | US | Capitol Records SN-16281First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Spain | Capitol Records 056-1864351 / Capitol Records 056 18 6435 1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Capitol Records 54 1864351LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | Capitol Records 056-1864351 / Capitol Records 056 18 6435 1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1This Must Be The Night2:40
- A2"A" Train Lady3:29
- A3Spanish Stroll3:37
- A4Cadillac Walk3:14
- A5Soul Twist2:31
- A6Just Your Friends4:11
- A7Mixed Up, Shook Up Girl3:44
- B1Guardian Angel3:19
- B2Savoir Faire3:08
- B3Gunslinger2:09
- B4One Way Street2:50
- B5Mazurka2:30
- B6I Broke That Promise3:03
- B7Just To Walk That Little Girl Home3:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Savoir Faire are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Savoir Faire are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1981 and 1985.
When was Savoir Faire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Capitol Records SN-16281.
How do I tell if my copy of Savoir Faire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SN-16281, EST 26716, ST-26716, 1C 038 15 7595 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SN-1-16281 G·1 ⓧ 202)C #1 ES MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0 and SN-2-16281 G·1 ⓧ #1 202)C ES MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Savoir Faire 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.
