Scandinavia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 6166Epic A 6166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
09-6166-1-A-1 A PD-CRRunout side A
09-6166-1-B-1 ARunout side B
09-006166-1Label side A
09-006166-2Label side B
EuropeRock The Night
Vinyl pressings
Rock The Night
by Europe · 1985
38 pressings16 countriesHard RockRock
Rock 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 Rock The Night
5 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year. 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.
Scandinavia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 12.6166
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
09-126166-1-A-1 ARunout side A, etched
09-126166-1-B-1 ARunout side B, etched
09-126166-1Label side A
09-126166-2Label side B
Scandinavia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 6166Epic A 6166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · White Label
- Runout / matrix
09 6166-3ARunout side A, stamped
NL ARunout side A, etched
09-6166-1-B-1 ARunout side B, etched
09-006166-1Label side A
Scandinavia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 6166Epic A 6166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
09-6166-1-A-1 A PD-CRRunout side A
09-6166-2 B-1 PD-CR ARunout side B
09-006166-1Label side A
09-006166-2Label side B
Scandinavia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 6166Epic A 6166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
09-6166-1-A-1- ARunout side A
09-6166-2 B-1 ARunout side B
09-006166-1Label side A
09-006166-2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Epic EPCA 6166 / Epic A 6166First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Epic EPCA 12.6166First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Epic EPCA 6166 / Epic A 6166First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Epic EPCA 6166 / Epic A 6166First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Epic EPCA 6166 / Epic A 6166First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Argentina | Discos CBS DEP-5907", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | Epic EPC 650171 7 / Epic 650171 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Epic EPC 650171 6 / Epic 01-650171-2012", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Epic EPC 650171 6 / Epic 01-650171-2012", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Epic EPC 650171 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Epic 650171-77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | Epic EPC 650171 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | Epic EN 60077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Epic EPC 650171 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Epic EPC 650171 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Old Gold OG 422812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- ARock The Night4:15
- BSeven Doors Hotel (New Version)4:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock The Night are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Rock The Night are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1985 and 1990.
When was Rock The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Scandinavia. One of them is Epic EPCA 6166.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPCA 6166, EPCA 12.6166) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 09-6166-1-A-1 A PD-CR and 09-6166-1-B-1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock 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.
