US
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23759
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
BodyMiddle Of The Night
Vinyl pressings
Middle Of The Night
by Body · 1987
10 pressings4 countriesSoulGarage HouseFunk / Soul
Middle Of The Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Middle Of The Night
10 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 4 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-53111
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23759
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MCA-7130-FDS-4 Future Disc ◈-P-◈ |A Side Runout
MCA-["6" crossed-out] 7131-FDS-4 ◈-P-◈ |B Side Runout
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records L33-17419
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MCA 7405 FDS-3 Future Disc ◈-P-◈A Side Runout
MCA 7406 FDS-4 ◈-P-◈B Side Runout
MCA7405A Side label
MCA7406B Side label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-53111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 1203
- Format
- 12"
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | MCA Records 258 120-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | MCA Records 258 095-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1203First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | UK | MCA Records MCA 1203First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | MCA Records WMCAT 1203First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-23759First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records L33-17419First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-53111First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-53111First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-23759First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMiddle Of The Night7:20
- B1Middle Of The Night (Radio Edit)5:44
- B2Middle Of The Night (Instrumental)8:40
- B3Middle Of The Night (A Cappella)5:38
- B4Middle Of The Night (Bonus Beats)5:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Middle Of The Night are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Middle Of The Night are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Middle Of The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Europe, Germany. One of them is MCA Records MCA-23759.
How do I tell if my copy of Middle Of The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-23759, MCA-53111, L33-17419, MCAT 1203) 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 Middle Of 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.