Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 2011 185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2011 185 S1 320 1 FRunout A, stamped
2011 185 S2 320 1 DRunout B, stamped
Gladys Knight And The PipsMidnight Train To Georgia
Vinyl pressings
Midnight Train To Georgia
by Gladys Knight And The Pips · 1973
27 pressings13 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Midnight Train To Georgia was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Midnight Train To Georgia
11 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 8 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 444
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
BDS 444 A-1 △ GA side runout, stamped
BDS 444 B-1 △ GB side runout, stamped
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 383
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BDAS-383-A-1 Bell Sound RCKA side deadwax - scribed, except for stamped "Bell Sound"
BDAS-383-B-1 Bell Sound RCKB side deadwax - scribed, except for stamped "Bell Sound"
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA-383
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BDAS-393-A-1 ① (MR) Bell Sound ∆92309A side runout
BDAS-393-B-4 ② (MR) Bell Sound ∆92309-X RCKB side runout
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 383
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Sonic Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BDAS-383-A-2 SON Bell Sound RCK S-4068A side runout
BDAS-383-B-2 SON Bell Sound RCK S-4069B side runout
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA-383
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
BDAS-393-A-1 BellSound RCK VRunout A
BDAS-393-B-1 BellSound RCK VRunout B
BDAS 393 ALabel A
BDAS 383 BLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Colombia | Buddah Records 2011185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Buddah Records 2011 185First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Buddah Records BDAS 383First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Buddah Records 2011 195First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | Buddah Records 20 11 185First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Buddah Records BDS 444First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Buddah Records BDA 383First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Eric Records 2157", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Buddah Records BDA-383First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Buddah Records BDA 383First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Eric Records 2157", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Buddah Records BDA-383First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1973 | South Africa | Buddah Records PD.9932First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | Buddah Records BDS 4447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S-53735 / Buddah Records S-537357", Single | 7", Single |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Buddah Records BG 207", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Buddah Records BG 207", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Gold Standard GS 462047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Ireland | Buddah Records BDS 4447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Buddah Records BDS 4447", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Buddha Records BG 207", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | Buddah Records 45-6-0187", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMidnight Train To Georgia3:55
- BMidnight Train To Georgia3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Midnight Train To Georgia are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Midnight Train To Georgia are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1973 and 1984.
When was Midnight Train To Georgia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Germany, UK, US, South Africa and more. One of them is Buddah Records 2011 185.
How do I tell if my copy of Midnight Train To Georgia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2011 185, BDS 444, BDA 383, BDA-383) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2011 185 S1 320 1 F and 2011 185 S2 320 1 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Midnight Train To Georgia 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.
