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Midnight On The Water

by David Bromberg Band · 1975

16 pressings5 countriesBluegrassCountry BluesCelticCountry Rock

Midnight On The Water was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Midnight On The Water

15 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 5 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

1975
Label and catalog number
Columbia C 33397Columbia PC 33397
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

PAL-33397-1D ALSide A runout, variant 1

PBL33397-1JSide B runout, variant 1

PAL 33397-1NSide A runout, variant 2

PBL 33397-1JSide B runout, variant 2

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US

1975
Label and catalog number
Columbia PC 33397
Format
LP, Album · Santa Maria
Runout / matrix

PAL-33397-1B [stick figure] o A1 \SA-side runout

PBL-33397-1B [stick figure] o A2 \SB-side runout

PAL-33397-1B [stick figure] o SX D(Alt 1) A-side runout

PBL-33397-1B [stick figure] o SX E \S(Alt 1) A-side runout

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US

1975
Label and catalog number
Columbia PC 33397
Format
LP, Album · Santa Maria
Runout / matrix

PAL-33397-1A "[stick figure]" B 5 \ S xsA-side runout Etched

PBL-33397-1B "[stick figure]" C 7 \ S xsB-side runout Etched

AL 33397A-side label

BL 33397B-side label

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US

1975
Label and catalog number
Columbia PC 33397
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
Runout / matrix

PAL- 33397 - 1B 옷 o ƧX D \ ƧRunout side A, variant 1

PBL- 33397 - 1A 옷 o C \ Ƨ XƧRunout side B, variant 1

PAL- 33397- 1B "옷" o 1 B A 1 XSRunout side A, variant 2

PBL- 33397- 1A "옷" o 11 A 1 S XSRunout side B, variant 2

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US

1975
Label and catalog number
Columbia C 33397
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
Runout / matrix

1S PAL-33397-1B "[stickman]" o A 12Side A runout etched

1S PBL-33397-1B "[stickman]" oSide B runout etched

AL 33397Label A

BL 33397Label B

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 16 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s15 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1975CanadaColumbia KC 33397First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1975EuropeCBS CBS 80885 / CBS 80885First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1975EuropeCBS C 33397First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1975JapanCBS/Sony SOPN 145First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1975UKCBS S 80885First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1975USColumbia C 33397 / Columbia PC 33397First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1975USColumbia PC 33397First yearLP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
1975USColumbia PC 33397First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1975USColumbia PC 33397First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1975USColumbia PC 33397First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1975USColumbia PC 33397First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1975USColumbia C 33397First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1975USColumbia PC 33397First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1975USColumbia C 33397First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1975USColumbia C 33397First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
Year unknown1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?USColumbia PC 33397LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue

Tracklist

  1. A1(What A) Wonderful World3:22
  2. Yankee's Revenge (Medley)
  3. A3I Like To Sleep Late In The Morning3:25
  4. A4Nobody's4:57
  5. B1Don't Put That Thing On Me2:50
  6. B2Mr. Blue2:54
  7. B3Dark Hollow2:58
  8. B4If I Get Lucky4:02
  9. B5The Joke's On Me3:30
  10. Midnight On The Water (A Texas Waltz)

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Midnight On The Water are there?

16 vinyl pressings of Midnight On The Water are listed here, from 5 countries.

When was Midnight On The Water first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Columbia C 33397.

How do I tell if my copy of Midnight On The Water is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C 33397, PC 33397, S 80885, KC 33397) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL-33397-1D AL and PBL33397-1J. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Midnight On The Water 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.

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