US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4532MG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Vinyl pressings
Rhythm Of The Night
by DeBarge · 1985
60 pressings23 countriesDance-popDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Rhythm Of The Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Rhythm Of The Night
56 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 22 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1770 GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1770 GFA-67184-15 B PA #8 PrecisionA-Side Runout Etching
1770 GF-B-66277-15B PA #8 JmB-Side Runout Etching
67184A-Side Label
66277B-Side Label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1770 GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4532MG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
4532MG-A-67204-ISAZFO #13 Jm DGRASide A runout
4532MG-B-66277-ISBZFO Jm #13 DGRASide B runout
67204Side A label
66277Side B label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1770 GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1770 GFA - 67184-15 B PA #8 PrecisionA-Side Runout Etching
1770 GF-B-66277-15B PA #8 JmB-Side Runout Etching
67184A-Side Label
66277B-Side Label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4532MGMotown 67204
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 60 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s57 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Motown 4532-MGFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Bolivia | Motown MOS - 005First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Brazil | Motown 101.8306First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Canada | Motown MD 4532First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Gordy G 1770X / Gordy G 1770First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Canada | Gordy 1770First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Ecuador | Motown 112-0606First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Ecuador | Motown 112-0606First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | El Salvador | Motown MTN-002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Gordy ZB 61591First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Gordy ZC 61602First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Gordy ZT 40236 / Motown ZT 40236First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | France | Gordy ZB 61591First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Gordy ZC 69301First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Gordy ZB 69300First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | US | Motown 4532 MG12", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | El Salvador | Motown MTN-0027", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Jamaica | Motown 1770 GF7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARhythm Of The Night (Long Version)6:45
- BQueen Of My Heart3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rhythm Of The Night are there?
60 vinyl pressings of Rhythm Of The Night are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1985 and 2006.
When was Rhythm Of The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Australia, Japan and more. One of them is Motown 4532MG.
How do I tell if my copy of Rhythm Of The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4532MG, 1770 GF, 4532 MG, 1770GF) 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 Rhythm 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.
