Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Matra MA-018
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MA-018A ELRunout side A
MA-018B ELRunout side B
Geraldine CordeauSounds In The Night
Vinyl pressings
Sounds In The Night
by Geraldine Cordeau · 1982
10 pressings5 countriesHi NRGDiscoElectronic
Sounds In The Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Sounds In The Night
5 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Matra MA-018
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Matra MT-011
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MT-011A ELRunout Side A etched
MT-011BRunout Side B etched
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Matra MA-018
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MA-018A ELRunout side A
MA-018B ELRunout side B
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Matra MT-011
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Matra MA-018First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Matra MA-018First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Matra MT-011First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Matra MA-018First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Matra MT-011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 811 808-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | CGD INT 1510212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Mexico | Trebol TI 70635 / Trebol 7063512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Mexico | Musart MI-309867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Polydor 811 808-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASounds In The Night7:43
- BSounds In The Night (Instrumental)5:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sounds In The Night are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sounds In The Night are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Sounds In The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Canada. One of them is Matra MA-018.
How do I tell if my copy of Sounds In The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MA-018, MT-011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MA-018A EL and MA-018B EL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sounds 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.