Sweden
September 6, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1239
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POS 1239 A ARunout side A, stamped
POS 1239 B ARunout side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Summer Night City
by ABBA · 1978
58 pressings36 countriesPop RockDiscoRockPop
Summer Night City was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Summer Night City
53 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 33 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.
Sweden
September 6, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1239
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
POS 1239 A ARunout side A, stamped
POS 1239 B ARunout side B, stamped
Sweden
September 6, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1239
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Centre
- Runout / matrix
POS 1239 A ARunout side A, stamped
POS 1239 B ARunout side B, stamped
UK
September 8, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 6595
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S.6595.A2Side A runout, stamped, variant 1
EPC-S.6595.B2Side A runout, stamped, variant 1
EPC-S.6595 A-4Side A runout, stamped, variant 2
EPC-S.6595 B-4Side A runout, stamped, variant 2
UK
September 8, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 6595
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S-6595.A-4A-side run-out, etched
AA-side run-out, mother number, stamped
DA-side run-out, stamper, stamped
EPC-S.6595.B-1B-side run-out, etched
UK
September 8, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 6595
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S-6595.A-3A-side run-out, etched
EPC-S-6595.B-4B-side run-out, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 58 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s53 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | RCA 41A-3043First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Argentina | RCA 41A-3043First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Australia | RCA Victor 103202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Austria | Polydor 2001 810First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Brazil | RCA 101.8107First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Atlantic AT 3515First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Atlantic AT 3515First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Colombia | Sonolux 05(3011)52113First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Ecuador | RCA ECK-200759First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | Melba 107-45. X. 180 / Melba 107 - 45. X. 180First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | Vogue 45. X. 180First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | Melba -45. X. 180First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 2001 810First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Greece | Pan-Vox PAN 7602First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Hungary | Pepita SPSK 70334First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Polar 006025673814577", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | Polar 006025772375607", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Dominican Republic | RCA Victor DRK-91457", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | El Salvador | RCA CA-105227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Turkey | Balet BE 2217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASummer Night City3:34
- Medley:
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Summer Night City are there?
58 vinyl pressings of Summer Night City are listed here, from 36 countries, released between 1978 and 2019.
When was Summer Night City first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Sweden, UK, US, Scandinavia and more. One of them is Polar POS 1239, released September 6, 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Summer Night City is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POS 1239, S EPC 6595, 3515, DSP-122) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POS 1239 A A and POS 1239 B A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Summer Night City 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.
