US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4178
- Format
- LP, Album
Ben SidranA Little Kiss In The Night
Vinyl pressings
A Little Kiss In The Night
by Ben Sidran · 1978
12 pressings7 countriesContemporary JazzJazz
A Little Kiss In The Night 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 A Little Kiss In The Night
11 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4178
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AB-4178-SA-1C SX 4 STERLINGRunout area side A
AB-4178-SB-1A SX D STERLINGRunout area side B
AB 4178 SAStamped label A
AB 4178 SBStamped label B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4178
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S AB-4178-SA-1B STERLING D2Runout side A Variant 1
1S AB-4178-SB-1A STERLING C2Runout side B Variant 1
1S AB-4178-SA-1B SXT STERLING B1Runout side A Variant 2
1S AB-4178-SB-1A STERLING E SXTRunout side B Variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4178
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
2S AB-4178-SA-1C SX STERLING ASide A runout etched except Sterling stamped
1S AB-4178-SB-1A SX STERLING DSide B runout etched except Sterling stamped
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL4178
- Format
- LP, Album
Belgium
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista 4C 058-60755
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Arista AL4178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Belgium | Arista 4C 058-60755First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Arista AB 4178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Arista 2 C 068-60755 / Arista 2C 068-60.755First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Arista IES-81097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Arista IES-81097LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | Japan | Arista IES-81097First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Arista 5N 058N-60755 / Arista 5N 058-60755First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Arista AB 4178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Arista AB 4178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Arista AB 4178First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Arista AB 4178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Kiss In The Night3:20
- A2You Got The Power3:12
- A3Moose The Mooch5:18
- A4The Cadillac Kid3:36
- B1That's Life I Guess4:49
- B2Doing You4:27
- B3Tell Old Bill2:37
- B4Mr. Bill Goes To Brazil2:55
- B5Face Your Fears2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Little Kiss In The Night are there?
12 vinyl pressings of A Little Kiss In The Night are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was A Little Kiss In The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Australia, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Arista AB 4178.
How do I tell if my copy of A Little Kiss In The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AB 4178, AL4178, 4C 058-60755, 2 C 068-60755) 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 A Little Kiss In The Night 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.