US
November 1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 2260Atlantic 45-2260
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
w A-8058-11 ATA-side runout etching
w A-8234-11 ATB-side runout etching
A-8058A-side label
A-8234B-side label
The DriftersSaturday Night At The Movies
Vinyl pressings
Saturday Night At The Movies
by The Drifters · 1964
19 pressings9 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / SoulPop
Saturday Night At The Movies was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Saturday Night At The Movies
16 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 9 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
November 1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2260
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · MGM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A-8058-1 ATA-side runout, variant 1
A-8234-1 ATB-side runout, variant 1
A-8058-1 AT W [Block S]A-side runout, variant 2
A-8234-1 AT W [Block S]B-side runout, variant 2
US
November 1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 2260Atlantic 45-2260
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A-8058-21 AT △-54779 w (RM)A-side runout etching
A-8234-21 (RM) AT △-54780 wB-side runout rtching
A-8058A-side label
A-8234B-side label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2260
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
w A-8058-11 ATA-Side Runout Etching
w A-8234-11 ATB-Side Runout Etching
A-8058A-side label
A-8234B-side label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2260
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A-8058-4 AT W
A-8234-4 AT W
UK
November 27, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic AT.4012
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7"
- Runout / matrix
45-MSM-7108-1C I 2A-side runout
45-MSM-7109-1C I 3B-side runout
MSM.7108A-side label
MSM.7109B-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 70.127First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Atlantic A 2260First year7" | 7" |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Atlantic AK-807First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | South Africa | Atlantic PD-7-8906First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Sweden | Atlantic ATL 70.127First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Sweden | Atlantic ATL 70.127First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Atlantic 45-2260First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Atlantic 45-2260First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Australia | Atlantic AK-807First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1964 | Canada | Atlantic AT. 2260First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1964 | Canada | Atlantic AT. 2260First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Atlantic AK-807First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1964 | US | Atlantic 2260 / Atlantic 45-2260First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Atlantic 45-2260First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Atlantic 2260 / Atlantic 45-2260First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | UK | Creole Records CRT 9812", 45 RPM, Partially Mixed | 12", 45 RPM, Partially Mixed |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Atlantic 45-22607", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Atlantic 45-22607", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ASaturday Night At The Movies2:26
- BSpanish Lace2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Saturday Night At The Movies are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Saturday Night At The Movies are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1964 and 1987.
When was Saturday Night At The Movies first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Atlantic 2260, released November 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Saturday Night At The Movies is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2260, 45-2260, AT.4012, AK-807) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, w A-8058-11 AT and w A-8234-11 AT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Saturday Night At The Movies 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.
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