Germany
1997- Label and catalog number
- Uplifting Records EXUL 002
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EXUL 002 A, MPORunout A side, etched
EXUL 002 B, MPORunout AA side, etched
DJ TonkaThe Night / Security
Vinyl pressings
The Night / Security
by DJ Tonka · 1997
10 pressings4 countriesHouseDiscoElectronic
The Night / Security was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 The Night / Security
4 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
1997- Label and catalog number
- Uplifting Records EXUL 002
- Format
- 12", White Label
Germany
1997- Label and catalog number
- Club Culture PRO 6339Uplifting Records PRO 6339
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRO 6339-A2Runout A: Machine stamped
PRO 6339-BRunout B: Machine stamped
WMME AlsdorfRunout A & B: Machine stamped
Spain
1997- Label and catalog number
- Tribute TRIBUMX008
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Germany | Club Culture PRO 6339 / Uplifting Records PRO 6339First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | Germany | Uplifting Records EXUL 002First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1997 | Germany | Uplifting Records EXUL 002First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1997 | Spain | Tribute TRIBUMX008First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1998 | France | Airplay Records 567 495-1 / Podis 567 495-112", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | WEA Records WEA 167 T12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | WEA International Inc. WEA 167 T12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | Italy | Hitland HTL 98.0512", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1998 | Italy | Hitland HTL 98.0512", 45 RPM, EP, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Promo, White Label · Promo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Germany | Petsedits PETSEDITS 02 / Pets Recordings PETSEDITS 0212", Single Sided | 12", Single Sided |
Tracklist
- AThe Night5:34
- AASecurity6:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Night / Security are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Night / Security are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1997 and 2016.
When was The Night / Security first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in Germany, Spain. One of them is Uplifting Records EXUL 002.
How do I tell if my copy of The Night / Security is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EXUL 002, PRO 6339, TRIBUMX008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EXUL 002 A, MPO and EXUL 002 B, MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Night / Security 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.