India
1968- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 3AEX.5184
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2XJE.1145Side One
2XJE.1146Side Two
NaushadSaathi
Vinyl pressings
Saathi
by Naushad · 1968
10 pressings2 countriesBollywoodHindustaniSoundtrackPop
Saathi was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Saathi
3 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 2 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.
India
1968- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 3AEX-5184Angel Records 3AEX.5184
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2XJE.1145Matrix on label side A
2XJE.1146Matrix on label side B
South Africa
1968- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice JCLPI 12172
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2XJE.1145Side One
2XJE.1146Side Two
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | India | Angel Records 3AEX.5184First yearLP | LP |
| 1968 | India | Angel Records 3AEX-5184 / Angel Records 3AEX.5184First yearLP | LP |
| 1968 | South Africa | His Master's Voice JCLPI 12172First yearLP | LP |
| 1969 | India | Odeon 3AEX-5184 / Odeon 3AEX.5184LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1969 | India | Angel Records 3AEX-5184 / Odeon 3AEX. 5184LP | LP |
| 1969 | India | Odeon MOCE 1131LP | LP |
| 1969 | India | Odeon 3AEX-5184 / Odeon 3AEX.5184LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | India | Odeon 3AEX.5184 / Odeon 3AEX-5184LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | India | Odeon 3AEX.5184LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | India | Odeon 3AEX.5184LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Mere Jeevan Saathi
- A2Husn-E-Jaanaa
- A3Mera Pyar Bhi Tu Hai (Happy)
- A4Aankhen Khulee Thhen
- B1Yeh Kaun Aaya
- B2Bhool Ja
- B3Main To Pyar Se
- B4Mera Pyar Bhi Tu Hai (Sad)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Saathi are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Saathi are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Saathi first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in India, South Africa. One of them is Angel Records 3AEX.5184.
How do I tell if my copy of Saathi is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3AEX.5184, 3AEX-5184, JCLPI 12172) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2XJE.1145 and 2XJE.1146. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Saathi 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.