US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7160
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Keel Press
D.C. LaRueForces Of The Night
Vinyl pressings
Forces Of The Night
by D.C. LaRue · 1979
14 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronic
Forces Of The Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Forces Of The Night
14 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7160
- Format
- LP, Album
US
June 25, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7160 DJCasablanca NBLP 7160
- Format
- LP, Promo, Partially Mixed
- Runout / matrix
NBLP 7160 ASSide 1 Label
NBLP 7160 BSSide 2 Label
US
June 25, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7160 DJCasablanca NBLP 7160
- Format
- LP, Promo, Partially Mixed · 53
- Runout / matrix
NBLP 7160 ASSide 1 Label
NBLP 7160 BSSide 2 Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7160 DJCasablanca NBLP 7160
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Promo · PRC, Compton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MBLP 7160 A S PRCI ch.1 DWJ I 1/1Etched A side
NBLP- 7160-BS Re-1-1 PRC-W-1 AZEtched B side
NBLP 7160 ASLabel A side
NBLP 7160 BSLabel B side
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pye International N 5001
- Format
- LP, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Brazil | Pyramid 31C 064 63349First yearLP, Partially Mixed | LP, Partially Mixed |
| 1979 | Canada | Pyramid PY 9014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Colombia | Casablanca 26013100001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Pyramid PR. 8568First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Roulette 200 921-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Pyramid PDL 14308First yearLP, Partially Mixed, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Partially Mixed, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Pye International N 5001First yearLP, White Label | LP, White Label |
| 1979 | UK | Pye International N 5001First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7160First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7160 DJ / Casablanca NBLP 7160First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7160First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7160 DJ / Casablanca NBLP 7160First yearLP, Promo, Partially Mixed · Promo | LP, Promo, Partially Mixed · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7160 DJ / Casablanca NBLP 7160First yearLP, Promo, Partially Mixed · Promo | LP, Promo, Partially Mixed · Promo |
| 1979 | Italy | Casablanca PDL 14308First yearLP, Partially Mixed | LP, Partially Mixed |
Tracklist
- A1Forces Of The Night5:58
- A2Have A Good Time6:22
- A3It Makes Me Believe In Love4:02
- A4Forces Of The Night (Reprise)1:56
- B1Hot Jungle Drums And Voo Doo Rhythm4:46
- B2On With The Dance6:24
- B3Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark6:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forces Of The Night are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Forces Of The Night are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Forces Of The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Italy, Brazil and more. One of them is Casablanca NBLP 7160.
How do I tell if my copy of Forces Of The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NBLP 7160, NBLP 7160 DJ, N 5001, PDL 14308) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forces Of The Night 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.