Vinyl pressings
by Chris Norman · 1986
Midnight Lady was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
17 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 11 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.
DM 107961 A-1/2-86S I III.Runout A, variant 1
DM 107961 B-1/2-86S IRunout B, variant 1
DM 107961 A-1/2-86S I VRunout A, variant 2
DM 107961 B-2/4-86Runout B, variant 2
DM 607961 A-1/2-86S IRunout, stamped, side A, variant 1
DM 607961 B-1/2-86S I IIRunout, stamped, side B, variant 1
DM 607961 A-1/2-86S IRunout, stamped, side A, variant 2
DM 607961 B-1/2-86S IRunout, stamped, side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТС 12064First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТС 12064First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Hansa 107 961 / Hansa 107 961-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Hansa 607 961 / Hansa 607 961-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Greece | Music-Box MAXI 37First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | CGD INT 10686First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Portugal | Hansa 17.107961.17First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | Hansa 17.607961.30First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 122134First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2134First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | South Africa | Gallo SSC 5929First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Ariola A-107.961First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Ariola F 607961 / Ariola F-607.961First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Ariola A-107.961First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Arista ARIST 670First year7", Single | 7", Single |
18 vinyl pressings of Midnight Lady are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, UK, Bulgaria, Germany and more. One of them is Hansa 107 961.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 107 961, ARIST 670, ARIST 12670, ВТС 12064) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 107961 A-1/2-86S I III. and DM 107961 B-1/2-86S I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
