UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 286
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
GT 286 A1 [Lyre symbol] ΛRunout side-A
GT 286 B1 [Lyre symbol] ΛRunout side-B
Billy OceanNights (Feel Like Getting Down)
Vinyl pressings
Nights (Feel Like Getting Down)
by Billy Ocean · 1980
23 pressings11 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Nights (Feel Like Getting Down) was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Nights (Feel Like Getting Down)
10 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 13 286
- Format
- 12"
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic 12e4 8429
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Colombia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic 449284
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Transparent Yellow
Europe
1980- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 12.286
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Europe
1980- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 286GTO 286
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
05-286-1A-1 B [Logo]Runout side A
05-00286-1B-1 A [Logo]Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Epic 12e4 8429First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1980 | Colombia | Epic 449284First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Europe | GTO GT 12.286First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1980 | Europe | GTO GT 286 / GTO 286First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | GTO GT 286First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Mexico | Epic SCL-45,026 / GTO SCL-45,026First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Mexico | Epic SC-71899 / GTO SC-71899First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | South Africa | GTO EN 5156First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | GTO GT 286First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | GTO GT 13 286First year12" | 12" |
| 1981 | Brazil | Epic 465077", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | Costa Rica | Epic 453517", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Spain | GTO GT 2867", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | GTO GT 3037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | GTO GT 13 30312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Epic 19-020537", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ANights (Feel Like Getting Down)4:40
- BEverlasting Love4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nights (Feel Like Getting Down) are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Nights (Feel Like Getting Down) are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1980 and 1989.
When was Nights (Feel Like Getting Down) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Canada, Colombia, Europe and more. One of them is GTO GT 286.
How do I tell if my copy of Nights (Feel Like Getting Down) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GT 286, GT 13 286, 12e4 8429, 449284) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GT 286 A1 [Lyre symbol] Λ and GT 286 B1 [Lyre symbol] Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nights (Feel Like Getting Down) 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.
