Barbados
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown DXL13324
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DXL1-3324-2 W.E.S.b Side Runout, Stamped
DXL1-3324-1 W.E.S.
Vinyl pressings
Nightshift
by Commodores · 1984
39 pressings23 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Nightshift was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Nightshift
1 pressing came out in 1984, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s38 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Barbados | Motown DXL13324First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Argentina | Motown TLP 60146LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia | Motown SFL 6124 / Motown SFL-6124LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia | Motown 6124MLLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Motown MLM6124LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1985 | Canada | Motown M 6124 / Motown M-6124LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Colombia | Motown 05(1731)02092LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Motown ZL72343LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Motown 42.299-8 / Motown 42999-8LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1985 | Germany | Motown 42.299-8 / Motown 42299-8LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1985 | Germany | Motown 42.299-8 / Motown 42299-8LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Motown 45013LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | India | Motown MOT 6124LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Israel | Motown 6124MLLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Motown TMLP 6072LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Motown 6124MLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Animal Instinct4:54
- A2Nightshift5:03
- A3I Keep Running4:11
- A4Lay Back5:01
- B1Slip Of The Tongue3:53
- B2Play This Record Twice4:22
- B3Janet3:41
- B4The Woman In My Life3:34
- B5Lightin' Up The Night4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nightshift are there?
39 vinyl pressings of Nightshift are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1984 and 1988.
When was Nightshift first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Barbados. One of them is Motown DXL13324.
How do I tell if my copy of Nightshift is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DXL13324) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DXL1-3324-2 W.E.S. and DXL1-3324-1 W.E.S.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nightshift 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.
