Italy
1992- Label and catalog number
- Propio Records P.R. 1001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BR . 1001 . ARunout area side A
BR . 1001 . BRunout area side B

Vinyl pressings
by CO.RO. · 1992
Because The Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
18 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 8 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.
BR . 1001 . ARunout area side A
BR . 1001 . BRunout area side B
PRX 1001 ASide a
PRX 1001 B
BR 1001 ARunout side A
BR 1001 BRunout side B
ZYX 6671 - 12 A SSTRunout, side A
ZYX 6671 - 12 B SSTRunout, side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Canada | Ricmar Records RCM-0006First year12" | 12" |
| 1992 | France | Panic Records 863 716-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | France | Panic Records 863 717-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1992 | France | Panic Records 863 716-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 6822-12First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 6822R-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 6822-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 6822-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Greece | Splash Music SPLASH 043First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | Italy | Propio Records P.R. 1001First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Italy | Propio Records PRX 1001First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Italy | Propio Records P.R. 1001First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-150-PROFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Sweden | 12INC 12 COR 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Sweden | 12INC 12 COR 112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
19 vinyl pressings of Because The Night are listed here, from 8 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Italy, US, Spain, Canada and more. One of them is Propio Records P.R. 1001.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P.R. 1001, PRX 1001, ZYX 6671-12, BOY-150) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BR . 1001 . A and BR . 1001 . B. 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.