US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4376
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-93475-A Z3 #2 ·–◁Side A Etched
S45-93526 23#5 ·–◁Side B Etched
TML-MSide B Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Southern Nights
by Glen Campbell · 1977
37 pressings15 countriesCountry RockRock
Southern Nights was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Southern Nights
37 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4376
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-93475-A 25A Side Runout
S45-93526 25B Side Runout
S93475AA Side Label
S93526B Side Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4376
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S45-93475-A 25 TML-M L_J °1
S45-93526 26 TML-S L_J °1
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4376
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-93475-A Z2 [TML-S ◈-P-◈]A Side Runout, Etched, except [stamped], Variant 1
S45-93526 Z1 [TML-S ◈-P-◈]B Side Runout, Etched, except [stamped], Variant 1
S45-93475-A 2A IIIII [TML-S ◈-P-◈]A Side Runout, Etched, except [stamped], Variant 2
S45 93526 Z1 II [TML-M ◈-P-◈]B Side Runout, Etched, except [stamped], Variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4376
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-93475-A 25 Z3#2 ─◁A-side runout - Var. 1
S45-93526 Z3 TML-M ─◁B-side runout - Var. 1
S45-93475·A Z3 #2 ─◁A-side runout - Var. 2
S45-93526 Z3 TML-M ─◁B-side runout - Var. 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4376
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S45-93475-A Z3 #3A side - runout (etched)
S45-93526 Z3 #3B side - runout (etched)
TML-MB side - runout (stamped)
S-93475-AA side - label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-11360First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Barbados | Capitol Records 4376First year10", 7", 45 RPM | 10", 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Belgium | Capitol Records 4 C 006-85082 / EMI 4 C 006-85082First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | Capitol Records S7C-11244First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records 4376First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records 4376First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records 4376First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Capitol Records 2C 006-85 082First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Capitol Records 1 C 006-85 082 / Capitol Records 1C 006-85 082First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Guatemala | Capitol Records 4376First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL 15907First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 006 85082First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR-20186First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR-20186First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-85082 / Capitol Records 5C 006-85 082First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASouthern Nights2:58
- BWilliam Tell Overture2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Southern Nights are there?
37 vinyl pressings of Southern Nights are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Southern Nights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, Barbados and more. One of them is Capitol Records 4376.
How do I tell if my copy of Southern Nights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4376, P 4376, CL 15907, CP-11360) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S45-93475-A Z3 #2 ·–◁ and S45-93526 23#5 ·–◁. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Southern Nights 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.
