UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2448
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Frankie MillerWhy Don't You Spend The Night
Vinyl pressings
Why Don't You Spend The Night
by Frankie Miller · 1980
11 pressings10 countriesPop RockPopRock
Why Don't You Spend The Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Why Don't You Spend The Night
11 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 10 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2451
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis K7991
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis K7991
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2451
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 102 219Chrysalis 102 219-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
102219 A-1/80S Made in GermanyRunout side A, stamped
102219 B-1/80S Made in GermanyRunout side B, stamped
S 102 219 ASide A, label
S 102 219 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Chrysalis K7991First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Australia | Chrysalis K7991First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS 2451First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Chrysalis 102 219 / Chrysalis 102 219-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Ireland | Chrysalis CHS 2448First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Chrysalis K 7991First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | South Africa | Chrysalis PD 1862First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Spain | Chrysalis CHS 2448First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2448First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Chrysalis CHS 2451First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Zimbabwe | Chrysalis PD 1862First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhy Don't You Spend The Night3:24
- BHeartbreak Radio3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Why Don't You Spend The Night are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Why Don't You Spend The Night are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Why Don't You Spend The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHS 2448.
How do I tell if my copy of Why Don't You Spend The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHS 2448, CHS 2451, K7991, 102 219) 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 Why Don't You Spend 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.
