US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 49096
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Tom JohnstonSavannah Nights
Vinyl pressings
Savannah Nights
by Tom Johnston · 1979
12 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Savannah Nights was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Savannah Nights
11 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 49096
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
WBS-49096 WCA-8015-DJ LW1- 1 ✲A-Side Runout
WBS-49096 WCA-8015-S LW1- 1 ✲B-Side Runout
WCA 8015A-Side Label
WCA 8015 SB-Side Label
Japan
November 1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records P 504W
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 49096
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Brazil
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 16.147
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 49096
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WCA 8015 SSide A Label
XCA 8942 SSide B Label
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records WBS 49096First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records 16.147First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WBS 49096First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WBS 49096First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P 504WFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records WBS 49096First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Rhodesia | Warner Bros. Records WBS 336First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBS 336First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Warner Bros. Records WBS 49096First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Warner Bros. Records WBS 49096First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P 504WFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Peru | Warner Bros. Records F-WBR 0049096.87", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASavannah Nights3:59
- BOutlaw3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Savannah Nights are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Savannah Nights are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Savannah Nights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Japan, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records WBS 49096.
How do I tell if my copy of Savannah Nights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WBS 49096, P 504W, 16.147, WBS 336) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Savannah Nights 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.
