Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- Probe IPP-80486
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
L.A. Midnight
by B.B. King · 1971
29 pressings14 countriesModern Electric BluesBlues
L.A. Midnight was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 L.A. Midnight
2 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year. 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.
Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- Probe IPP-80486
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | Probe IPP-80486First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Probe IPP-80486First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Argentina | Probe 5248LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Australia | Probe SPBA 3036LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Brazil | Probe SPOL 15034LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | ABC/Dunhill Records ABCX-743LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Probe 2 C 062-93.207LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Probe 1 C 062-93 207LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | India | Probe SPB 1051LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Israel | Probe BAN 16266 / Probe SPB 1051LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Probe IPZ-90011LP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1972 | Japan | Probe IPZ-90011LP, Album, Promo, Quadraphonic · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Quadraphonic · Promo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Probe ABCX 743 / ABC Records ABCX-743LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Probe SPB 1051 / Probe 1E 062 ◦ 93207LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | ABC Records ABCX-743 / ABC Records ABCX 743LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | ABC/Dunhill Records 9022-743LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1I Got Some Help I Don't Need4:52
- A2Help The Poor3:30
- A3Can't You Hear Me Talking To You3:19
- A4Midnight8:14
- B1Sweet Sixteen7:01
- B2(I Believe) I've Been Blue Too Long4:50
- B3Lucille's Granny7:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of L.A. Midnight are there?
29 vinyl pressings of L.A. Midnight are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1971 and 1978.
When was L.A. Midnight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Japan. One of them is Probe IPP-80486.
How do I tell if my copy of L.A. Midnight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IPP-80486) 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 L.A. Midnight 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.
