Netherlands
1985- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 884 344-1
- Format
- 12"
AnyaMoscow Nights
Vinyl pressings
Moscow Nights
by Anya · 1985
15 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Moscow Nights was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Moscow Nights
15 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company ESP 812
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company ESP 8
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Benelux
1985- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 884 344-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
884 344 7 1W 1 670 04Runout (Stamped) side A
884 344 7 2W 1 670 04Runout (Stamped) side B
884 344-7.1Label side A
884 344-7.2Label side B
Benelux
1985- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company ESP 812
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Benelux
1985- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 884 344-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
884 344 7 1W 1 670 04Runout (Stamped) side A
884 344 7 2W 1 670 04Runout (Stamped) side B
884 344-7.1Label side A
884 344-7.2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Benelux | The Rocket Record Company 884 344-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Benelux | The Rocket Record Company ESP 812First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Benelux | The Rocket Record Company 884 344-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1985 | Benelux | The Rocket Record Company 884 344-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | The Rocket Record Company 884 344-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | The Rocket Record Company 884 344-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | The Rocket Record Company 884 344-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | The Rocket Record Company 884 344-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | Mercury 7PP-196First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Japan | Mercury 7PP-196First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | The Rocket Record Company 884 344-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Portugal | The Rocket Record Company 884 344-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | The Rocket Record Company 884 344-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | The Rocket Record Company ESP 812First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | The Rocket Record Company ESP 8First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMoscow Nights (Extended Version)
- BHow Can I ? (Extended Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moscow Nights are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Moscow Nights are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Moscow Nights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Netherlands, UK, Benelux, France and more. One of them is The Rocket Record Company 884 344-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Moscow Nights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 884 344-1, ESP 812, ESP 8, 884 344-7) 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 Moscow 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.