UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA 4847
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TA 4847 A1 Λ 1Runout side A
TA 4847 B1 Λ 4Runout side B
TA 4847 ALabel side A
TA 4847 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Midnight Man
by Flash & The Pan · 1984
21 pressings10 countriesSynth-popPop
Midnight Man 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 Midnight Man
9 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 4847
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A 4847-A1 AA side etched
A 4847-B1 AB side etched
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic A4847
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49-05118
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
P XSS-173033-AEtched, A side
P XSS-173034-AEtched, B side
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORKStamped, A & B sides
HERbIE JR :<) FKEtched, A & B sides
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions ED-95
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions AP.1373
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Albert Productions ED-95First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Australia | Albert Productions AP.1373First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Albert Productions AP-1373First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic A 1373First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1984 | Canada | Epic 12EXP-05118First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Epic TA 4847First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A 4847First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A4847First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Epic 49-05118First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic EPCA 12-4847 / Epic A 12-484712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic EPCA 4847 / Epic A-48477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic EPCA 4847 / Epic A-48477", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic EPCA 48477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic EPCA 4847 / Epic A-48477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Epic EPC A 4847 / Epic A-48477", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMidnight Man
- BFat Night
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Midnight Man are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Midnight Man are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Midnight Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Epic TA 4847.
How do I tell if my copy of Midnight Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TA 4847, A 4847, A4847, 49-05118) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TA 4847 A1 Λ 1 and TA 4847 B1 Λ 4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Midnight Man 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.
