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Johnny Adams – Salt Of The Earth / I'll Carry You
1972 · US · Atlantic · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 2, 2026
- MMint
- $22.15
- NMNear Mint
- $19.81
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $15.15
- VGVery Good
- $10.49
- G+Good Plus
- $5.83
- GGood
- $3.50
- FFair
- $2.33
- PPoor
- $1.17
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- A-24637-PLA-24637-4 PP AT
- Runout — side B
- A-24638-PLA-24638-4 PP AT
- Manufactured By
- Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Pressed By
- Plastic Products
Specifications
- Artist
- Johnny Adams
- Genre
- Funk / Soul
- Style
- Soul
- Year
- 1972
- Label
- Atlantic
- Catalog number
- 45-2887
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- ASalt Of The Earth3:25
- BI'll Carry You4:14
- Producer
- Brad Shapiro
- Producer
- Dave Crawford
About this record
This 1972 Atlantic 45 carries dual matrix stamps that reveal two different pressing plants at work on the same release: Atlantic Recording Corporation handled the A-side (A-24637-PL), while Plastic Products pressed the B-side (A-24638-PL). The runout codes—marked 'PP AT' for the Plastic Products cuts—are the fingerprint of a split manufacturing run, a cost-saving practice that affects how collectors verify authenticity and grade condition across the two sides.
What drives its value
The price guide spans from 1.17 USD for a Poor copy up to 22.15 USD for Mint condition, with a VG+ copy estimated at 15.15 USD and VG at 10.49 USD. Currently no copies are listed for sale, despite 47 collectors actively seeking it against 42 who own one—a want-to-have ratio that outpaces supply.
The condition spread is steep: the jump from VG+ (15.15 USD) to Mint (22.15 USD) reflects the rarity of unplayed 1972 45s in original Atlantic sleeves. As a single-run US pressing on a major label with no reissue variants documented, this record holds value primarily through scarcity of high-grade stock rather than pressing rarity.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 45-2887 on the label and the dual runout codes in the dead wax: A-24637-PL and A-24637-4 PP AT on the A-side, A-24638-PL and A-24638-4 PP AT on the B-side. The label should credit Abkco Music (BMI) for 'Salt Of The Earth' and Open End (BMI) for 'I'll Carry You', and the lower rim must read 'Mfg. by Atlantic Recording Corp., 1841 Broadway, New York, N.Y.' Grade by examining both sides separately: the A-side may show different wear than the B-side due to the separate pressing plants and vinyl compounds used.
Look for hairline scratches, label foxing (common on 1972 Atlantic stock), and warping; even minor play will drop a copy from NM (19.81 USD) to VG+ (15.15 USD).
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Listen
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Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Publishers: Track A: Abkco Music, BMI Track B: Open End, BMI
On lower label rim: Mfg. by Atlantic Recording Corp., 1841 Broadway, New York, N.Y.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
Why are there two different pressing plants listed for one single?
Atlantic Recording Corporation pressed the A-side master, while Plastic Products handled the B-side. This split manufacturing was a common economy measure in the early 1970s: it allowed Atlantic to run higher volumes by farming out production. The 'PP AT' suffix in the B-side runout confirms Plastic Products' involvement. Both plants used Atlantic's quality control, but the vinyl formulations and pressing pressures could differ slightly, so wear patterns may not be identical on each side.
What is a VG+ copy worth, and how does it compare to Mint?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is estimated at 15.15 USD, while a Mint copy reaches 22.15 USD. The 7-dollar spread between these grades is substantial for a 45 and reflects how rare unplayed copies are. Most 1972 45s in circulation show at least light play, so finding one in VG+ or better condition is the exception rather than the rule.
How do I confirm this is an original 1972 pressing and not a reissue?
Check the dead-wax matrix codes: A-24637-PL (A-side) and A-24638-PL (B-side) are the original cuts. The 'PP AT' suffix indicates a later Plastic Products pressing, but it was still part of the 1972 original run, not a reissue. The label should read Atlantic 45-2887 with no reissue designation. No barcode appears on this pressing, which is correct for 1972; the presence of a barcode would signal a later reissue.
Why is demand (47 want) higher than supply (42 have) in the collector community?
This imbalance suggests the record is undervalued or undersupplied relative to collector interest. With zero copies currently listed for sale, the market is tight. The 5-star rating from 2 users indicates positive reception, but the lack of active inventory means buyers must search harder or wait for stock to appear. This scarcity dynamic typically supports stable or rising prices over time.
What condition should I expect to find, and what is a realistic price for a typical copy?
Most copies in circulation will grade VG or VG+, priced at 10.49 USD or 15.15 USD respectively. Mint copies (22.15 USD) are rare; VG copies are the market norm. A Good or Good+ copy (3.50 USD to 5.83 USD) will show visible wear, play noise, and possible label damage but remains playable. Unless you find an unplayed original in its sleeve, expect to pay in the VG–VG+ range.