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Thief In The Night

by George Duke · 1985

13 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul

Thief In 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 Thief In The Night

11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 7 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

1985
Label and catalog number
Elektra 60398-1
Format
LP, Album · Specialty Pressing
Runout / matrix

SH-SP STE-60398 A-3 [Etched Flower] [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20853-A3 SLM △ 9110 1-2 SP 0-1Side A runout, variant 1

SH-SP STE-60398 B-2 [Etched Flower] [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20760-B2 SLM △ 8945 X SP 1-3Side B runout, variant 1

SH-SP STE-60398 A-3 [Etched Flower] [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20853-A3 SLM △ 9110 ̶1̶-̶2̶ SP 0-1Side A runout, variant 2

SH-SP STE-60398 B-2 [Etched Flower] [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20760-B2 SLM △ 8945-X SP ̶1̶-̶3̶ 0-1SM1-1Side B runout, variant 2

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US

1985
Label and catalog number
Elektra 60398-1
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Allied Pressing
Runout / matrix

STE-60398 A-3 [Etched Flower] [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20759 A3 ̶B̶-̶2̶0̶8̶5̶3̶-̶A̶3̶ SLM △ ̶9̶1̶1̶0̶ 8945 1-1Side A runout

STE-60398 B-2 [Etched Flower] [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20760-B2 SLM △ 8945-X 1-4Side B runout

ST-E-60398-A-ARSide A label

ST-E-60398-B-ARSide B label

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US

1985
Label and catalog number
Elektra 60398-1
Format
LP, Album, Promo · SP
Runout / matrix

ST-E-60398-A-SPLabel side A

ST-E-60398-B-SPLabel side B

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US

1985
Label and catalog number
Elektra 60398-1Elektra 9 60398-1
Format
LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
Runout / matrix

STE-60398 A - 3 ❀ Q B⃥ ⃥-⃥ ⃥2⃥0⃥8⃥5⃥3⃥ ⃥-⃥ ⃥A⃥3⃥ B-20759-A3 SLM △ 9⃥1⃥1⃥0⃥ 8945 1-1Runout side A

STE-60398 B - 2 ❀ Q B - 20760 • B2 SLM △ 8945 - X 1-1Runout side B

ST-E-60398-A-ARLabel side A

ST-E-60398-B-ARLabel side B

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Australia

1985
Label and catalog number
Elektra 60398-1
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

Triangle MX210408 60398–1 SISide 2 Engraved matrix run out

Triangle MX210407 60398–1 SISide 2 engraved matrix run out

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Canada

1985
Label and catalog number
Elektra 96 03981
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

96 03981 A CR (in circle)Side A

96 03981 B CR (in circle)Side B

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 13 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s12 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1985AustraliaElektra 60398-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1985CanadaElektra 96 03981First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1985EuropeElektra 960 398-1First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1985IsraelElektra 60398-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1985ItalyElektra 96 0398-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1985JapanElektra P-13094First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1985JapanElektra P-13094First yearLP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
1985USElektra 60398-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1985USElektra 60398-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
1985USElektra 60398-1 / Elektra 9 60398-1First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · PromoLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo
1985USElektra 60398-1First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1988SpainElektra 960398-1LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
Year unknown1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?South AfricaElektra EKC 6165LPLP

Tracklist

  1. A1I Surrender3:32
  2. A2Thief In The Night4:47
  3. A3Remembering The Sixties4:34
  4. A4We're Supposed To Have Fun4:25
  5. B1Ride3:54
  6. B2Love Mission4:24
  7. B3Jam5:11
  8. B4Why4:12
  9. B5La La3:37

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Thief In The Night are there?

13 vinyl pressings of Thief In The Night are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1985 and 1988.

When was Thief In The Night first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Elektra 60398-1.

How do I tell if my copy of Thief In The Night is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 60398-1, 96 03981, 960 398-1, 96 0398-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SH-SP STE-60398 A-3 [Etched Flower] [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20853-A3 SLM △ 9110 1-2 SP 0-1 and SH-SP STE-60398 B-2 [Etched Flower] [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20760-B2 SLM △ 8945 X SP 1-3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Thief In 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.

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