France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Black And Blue 333.026
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AREACEM 333 026 A-2Runout, side A, Areacem stamped, numbers etched
AREACEM 333 026 B1Runout, side B, Areacem stamped, numbers etched
Buddy TateMidnight Slows
Vinyl pressings
Midnight Slows
by Buddy Tate · 1975
10 pressings2 countriesJazz
Midnight Slows was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Midnight Slows
2 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Black And Blue 333.026
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DLS BLY 333 026 A1Runout, side A, etched
DLS BLY 333 026 B1Runout, side B, etched
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.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | Black And Blue 333.026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Black And Blue 333.026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Brazil | Black And Blue LP 3.034LP, Album, Mono, Stereo · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Stereo · Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Black And Blue 333.026LP, Album, Mono, Stereo · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Stereo · Mono |
| ? | France | Black And Blue 33.026 / Black And Blue 333.026LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Black And Blue 333.026LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Black And Blue 33.026 / Black And Blue 333.026LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Black And Blue 333.026LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Black And Blue 333.026LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Black And Blue 333026LP, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1She's Funny That Way4:45
- A2When I'm Blue10:50
- A3My One And Only Love4:50
- A4My Ideal3:00
- B1You've Changed5:10
- B2Day By Day6:45
- B3Midnight Sun5:00
- B4Flamingo5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Midnight Slows are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Midnight Slows are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1975 and 1988.
When was Midnight Slows first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France. One of them is Black And Blue 333.026.
How do I tell if my copy of Midnight Slows is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 333.026) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AREACEM 333 026 A-2 and AREACEM 333 026 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Midnight Slows 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.