US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZX 31991
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 P.I.R. AL-31991-1J FIWNSSide 1 Runout Etched
T1 P.I.R. BL-31991-1G FIWNSSide 2 Runout Etched
The IntrudersSave The Children
Vinyl pressings
Save The Children
by The Intruders · 1973
12 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Save The Children was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Save The Children
12 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 6 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Gamble KZ 31991
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S1 AL-31991-1H o MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. A1Runout A
S1 P.I.R. BL-31991-1G o MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. A4Runout B
AL 31991Label A
BL 31991Label B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Gamble KZ 31991Monument KZ 31991
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL-31991-1H MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NSRunout A, variant 1
P.I.R. BL-31991-1G MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NSRunout B, variant 1
P.I.R. AL-31991-1A MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NSRunout A, variant 2
P.I.R. BL-31991-1A MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NSRunout B, variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Gamble ZX 31991
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman pressing
- Runout / matrix
P P.I.R. AL-31991-1A Mastered By Frankford/Wayne Phila. NSSide 1 Runout Etched
P P.I.R. AL-31991-1A I Mastered By Frankford/Wayne Phila. NSSide 2 Runout Etched
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Gamble KZ 31991
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-31991-1A MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NS. P P.I.R.Side A runout, var. 1
BL-31991-1A MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NS. P P.I.R.Side B runout, var. 1
AL 31991Side A Label
BL 31991Side B Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Gamble KZ 31991
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T AL-31991-1E MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA.Side 1 Runout Etched
T P.I.R. BL-31991-1E MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA.Side 2 Runout Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Columbia KZ 31991First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Europe | Philadelphia International Records PIR 65865First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Epic ECPL-98First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | Epic ECPL-98First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | South Africa | Philadelphia International Records KZ 6005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 65865 / Philadelphia International Records PIR 65865First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZX 31991First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Gamble KZ 31991First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Gamble KZ 31991 / Monument KZ 31991First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Gamble ZX 31991First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Gamble KZ 31991First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Gamble KZ 31991First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Save The Children6:58
- A2Mother And Child Reunion4:04
- A3I Wanna Know Your Name5:49
- A4To Be Happy Is The Real Thing3:28
- B1I'll Always Love My Mama6:36
- B2Memories Are Here To Stay3:15
- B3Teardrops5:07
- B4Hang On In There3:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Save The Children are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Save The Children are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Save The Children first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Philadelphia International Records ZX 31991.
How do I tell if my copy of Save The Children is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZX 31991, KZ 31991, S PIR 65865, PIR 65865) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 P.I.R. AL-31991-1J FIWNS and T1 P.I.R. BL-31991-1G FIWNS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Save The Children 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.
