US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12372
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12372-Z-2 MASTERDISKSide A
ST-2-12372-Z-1 MASTERDISKSide B
Earl KlughNightsongs
Vinyl pressings
Nightsongs
by Earl Klugh · 1984
17 pressings13 countriesSmooth JazzJazzStage & Screen
Nightsongs was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Nightsongs
14 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 12 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12372
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12372-Z-2 ̶#̶2̶ ─◁ #3 MASTERDISKSide A runout variant 1
ST-2-12372-Z-3 #3 ─◁ MASTERDISKSide B runout variant 1
ST-1-12372-Z-4 #2 ─◁ MASTERDISKSide A runout variant 2
ST-2-12372-Z-3 ─◁ MASTERDISKSide B runout variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EJ 24 0228
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia & New Zealand
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST.240228Capitol Records ST-240228
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST 240228 A DRunout side A
ST 240228 B DRunout side B
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12372
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1A 064-24 0228 1Capitol Records 1A 064-24 0228 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2402281-A1+C 2Side A runout
2402281-B1+C 2Side B runout
1A 064-24 0228 1 ASide A label
1A 064-24 0228 1 BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-240228First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia & New Zealand | Capitol Records ST.240228 / Capitol Records ST-240228First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-12372First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Capitol Records 1A 064-24 0228 1 / Capitol Records 1A 064-24 0228 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Capitol Records ECJ-80264First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Capitol Records ECJ-80264First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Capitol Records SLEM-1249 / EMI SLEM-1249First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Capitol Records ST 12372First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Philippines | Capitol Records ST-12372First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | Capitol Records 064-2402281First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Capitol Records EJ 24 0228First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Capitol Records ST-12372First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Capitol Records ST-512372LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1984 | US | Capitol Records ST-12372LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1984 | US | Capitol Records ST-12372First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Ain't Misbehavin'2:10
- A2Theme From "The Pawnbroker"4:11
- A3The Look Of Love5:27
- A4Nature Boy3:37
- A5(Theme From "The Outsiders") Stay Gold2:51
- B1Night Song6:35
- B2See See Rider2:09
- B3A Certain Smile3:39
- B4The Shadow Of Your Smile5:07
- B5Theme From "Picnic"3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nightsongs are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Nightsongs are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1984 and 1987.
When was Nightsongs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Australia & New Zealand, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST-12372.
How do I tell if my copy of Nightsongs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-12372, EJ 24 0228, ST.240228, 1A 064-24 0228 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-1-12372-Z-2 MASTERDISK and ST-2-12372-Z-1 MASTERDISK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nightsongs 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.
