US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records S/6043
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KY 268Matrix, A-side label
KY 269Matrix, B-side label
Clark Terry / Bob Brookmeyer QuintetTonight
Vinyl pressings
Tonight
by Clark Terry / Bob Brookmeyer Quintet · 1965
17 pressings5 countriesBopJazz
Tonight was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Tonight
8 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 3 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records 56043
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
KP•270 AB|1|7|5 12-24-64
KP•271 12-24-64 AB|1|4|5
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records S/6043
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KY-268Side A label
KY-269Side B label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records S/6043
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KY-268Side A label
KY-269Side B label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records S/6043
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Fontana TL 5265
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Mainstream Records 56043First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Mainstream Records S/6043First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Fontana TL 5265First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Mainstream Records S/6043First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Mainstream Records 56043First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Mainstream Records S/6043First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Mainstream Records S/6043First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Mainstream Records S/6043First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Mainstream Records MRL-320 / Mainstream Records MRL 320LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Mainstream Records ECPL-125-MSLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mainstream Records MRL-320 / Mainstream Records MRL 320LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Mainstream Records MRL-320 / Mainstream Records MRL 320LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mainstream Records MRL-320 / Mainstream Records MRL 320LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | US | Mainstream Records S/6043 / Mainstream Records ST-91025LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | Mainstream Records MRL-320 / Mainstream Records MRL 320LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mainstream Records S/6043 / Mainstream Records 56043LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | USA & Europe | Mainstream Records MRL-320 / Mainstream Records MRL 320LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Tete A Tete3:02
- A2Pretty Girl3:00
- A3Blue China2:59
- A4Hum3:40
- A5Blindman, Blindman2:29
- B1Step Right Up2:57
- B2Weep2:55
- B3Straight No Chaser2:49
- B4Sometime Ago3:02
- B5Hymn2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tonight are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Tonight are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1965 and 1971.
When was Tonight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Mainstream Records S/6043.
How do I tell if my copy of Tonight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S/6043, 56043, TL 5265) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KY 268 and KY 269. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tonight 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.