US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 943
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Giorgio Moroder(Theme From) Midnight Express
Vinyl pressings
(Theme From) Midnight Express
by Giorgio Moroder · 1978
10 pressings5 countriesDiscoElectronic
(Theme From) Midnight Express was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 (Theme From) Midnight Express
9 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 5 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 943
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 936
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 943 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Stereo, Promo
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 943
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Chile
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca SCAS-9024
- 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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Casablanca NB 943First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Chile | Casablanca SCAS-9024First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Hong Kong | Casablanca NB 943First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | Casablanca CA. 518 / Casablanca CA 518First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | Casablanca CA. 518 / Casablanca CA 518First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NB 943First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NB 943 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Stereo, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Stereo, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NB 943First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NB 936First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Unknown | Not On Label (Giorgio Moroder) MIDNIGHT112", Single Sided, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A(Theme From) Midnight Express (Instrumental)4:39
- BLoves Theme3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (Theme From) Midnight Express are there?
10 vinyl pressings of (Theme From) Midnight Express are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1978 and 2011.
When was (Theme From) Midnight Express first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Australia, Chile, Hong Kong and more. One of them is Casablanca NB 943.
How do I tell if my copy of (Theme From) Midnight Express is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 943, NB 936, NB 943 DJ, SCAS-9024) 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 (Theme From) Midnight Express 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.
