UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W8640TWarner Bros. Records W 8640 (T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
W 8640 (T) AA-side label
W 8640 (T) BB-side label
George BensonKisses In The Moonlight
Vinyl pressings
Kisses In The Moonlight
by George Benson · 1986
20 pressings15 countriesDowntempoJazzFunk / Soul
Kisses In The Moonlight was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Kisses In The Moonlight
20 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 15 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W 8640
- Format
- 7"
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-28640
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · SRC pressing
- Runout / matrix
7-28640-A SR2 ⁀⁀︵︵ {[SRC logo]} 1 1Side A, etched except {stamped}
7-28640-B SR1 {[SRC logo]} 1 1Side B, etched except {stamped}
7-28640-ASide A, label
7-28640-BSide B, label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-28640
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Allied Pressing
Japan
September 1986- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records P-2145
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-28640
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 7-28640First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 86407First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 86407First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 928 640-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 928 640 -7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Warner Bros. Records 928 640-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records 920 531-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Ireland | Warner Bros. Records W8640First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records 92 8640-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Jamaica | Warner Bros. Records 7-28640First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Panama | Warner Bros. Records 7-28640First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Portugal | Warner Bros. Records 1591047First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBS 501First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records 928640-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W8640T / Warner Bros. Records W 8640 (T)First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AKisses In The Moonlight (LP Version)
- B1Open Your Eyes (Instrumental)
- B2Breezin' (Special Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kisses In The Moonlight are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Kisses In The Moonlight are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Kisses In The Moonlight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records W8640T.
How do I tell if my copy of Kisses In The Moonlight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W8640T, W 8640, 7-28640, P-2145) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W 8640 (T) A and W 8640 (T) B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kisses In The Moonlight 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.
