Netherlands
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2066 822
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Atlanta Rhythm SectionNeon Nites
Vinyl pressings
Neon Nites
by Atlanta Rhythm Section · 1976
10 pressings7 countriesSoft RockSouthern RockRock
Neon Nites was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Neon Nites
9 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2066 822
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2066822 A//1 420 04 11Side A, machine stamped
2066822 B//1 420 04 11Side B, machine stamped
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14397
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · PRC, Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD14377 76NP 2274-S PRC#1-1-111 PRC MASTERDISK CDSide A, Etched, (MASTERDISK) Stamped
PD-14377 76NP 2267-S PRC-1-1-1 MASTERDISK PRCSide B, Etched, (MASTERDISK) Stamped
PD14377 76NP 2274-S PRC-2-1-1 1 MASTERDISK PRC TSide A, Etched, (MASTERDISK) Stamped, Variant 1
PD-14377 76NP 2269-S PRC-1-1-11 MASTERDISK PRC TSide B, Etched, (MASTERDISK) Stamped, Variant 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14397
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p PD 14397 76NP 2274 S CP1 MASTERDISK eA-Side Runout Etching
p PD 14397 76NP 2269 S CP MASTERDISK eB-Side Runout Etching
76 NP 2274 SA-Side Label
76 NP 2269 SB-Side Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14397
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD•14397 76NP 2274•S•MW MR ① △102399 MASTERDISK eRunout side A
PD•14397 76NP 2269•S•MW MR ② △102398 MASTERDISK eRunout side B
(76 NP 2274)Label side A
(76 NP 2269)Label side B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14397
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Polydor PD 14397First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | Polydor 2066 822First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Ireland | Polydor 2066 822First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Polydor 2066 822First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | Polydor 2066 822First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Polydor PD 14397First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Polydor PD 14397First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Polydor PD 14397First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | Polydor PD 14397First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Polydor DPQ 60617", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ANeon Nites2:44
- BDon't Miss The Message3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Neon Nites are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Neon Nites are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Neon Nites first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Netherlands, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor 2066 822.
How do I tell if my copy of Neon Nites is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2066 822, PD 14397) 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 Neon Nites 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.
