US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2608
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · SP- Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A-16205 SPLabel, side A
A-15668 SPLabel, side B
Sam & DaveBorn Again
Vinyl pressings
Born Again
by Sam & Dave · 1969
16 pressings11 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Born Again was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Born Again
16 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 11 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2608
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · PL - Plastic Products Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AT A - 16205 - 1 WRunout, side A
AT A - 15688 - 1 WRunout, side B
A-16205-PLSide A label
A-15668-PLSide B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2608
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · MO - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A-15668-MOLabel, side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2608
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · SP- Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A - 16205 - 1 LW W AT SRCA Side Runout
A - 15668 - 1 LW W AT SRCB Side Runout
A-16205 SPA Side Label
A-15668 SPB Side Label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2608
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · MO - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A-16205- 21 (MR) LW Δ74995 M ATA Side Runout
A-15668- 21 (MR) LW Δ74996 M ATB Side Runout
A-16205-MOA Side Label
A-15668-MOB Side Label
Portugal
January 1, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic N-28-58
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Atlantic AK-2882First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Atlantic AT 2608XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Atlantic 650 139 / Atlantic 650139First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Atlantic Atl. 70.360 / Atlantic Atl. 70 360First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | Atlantic ATL - NP 03108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Atlantic 2608First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Spain | Atlantic H 458 / Hispavox H - 458First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Sweden | Atlantic ATL 70.360First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Sweden | Atlantic ATL 70.360First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic 45-2608First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic 45-2608First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic 45-2608First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic 45-2608First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic 45-2608First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Portugal | Atlantic N-28-58First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABorn Again2:36
- BGet It2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Born Again are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Born Again are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Born Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Portugal, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Atlantic 45-2608.
How do I tell if my copy of Born Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-2608, N-28-58, DT-1104, AK-2882) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-16205 SP and A-15668 SP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Born Again 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.
