US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66424
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Dennis YostMidnight / The Comic
Vinyl pressings
Midnight / The Comic
by Dennis Yost · 1969
13 pressings7 countriesPop RockThemeBalladRock
Midnight / The Comic was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 / The Comic
11 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66424
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Ƨ 18659 IM6720A-side runout etching
18658 IM6721B-side runout etching
IM-6720A-side label
IM-6721B-side label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66424
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Ƨ 18659 IM6720A-side runout etching
18658 IM6721B-side runout etching
IM-6720A-side label
IM-6721B-side label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66424
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66424
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IM-6720 Re (X7679) KA-side runout etching
IM-6721 Re (X7680) KB-side runout etching
IM-6720A-side label
IM-6721B-side label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66424
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Imperial IRK-3391 / Imperial 66424First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Imperial IM. 66424First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Guatemala | Liberty 66424First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Imperial 66424First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Imperial 66424First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Imperial 66424First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | Imperial 66424First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | Imperial 66424-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Imperial 66424First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Imperial 66424First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | Liberty 15 289First year7" | 7" |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Brazil | Liberty FC-550597", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1970 | France | Liberty 2C006-909847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMidnight2:52
- BThe Comic2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Midnight / The Comic are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Midnight / The Comic are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Midnight / The Comic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Germany, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Imperial 66424.
How do I tell if my copy of Midnight / The Comic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 66424, 66424-S, 15 289, IRK-3391) 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 Midnight / The Comic 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.