US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9 25482-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1-25482 - A - REI - SR2
1-25482 - B - REI - SRI
Gordon LightfootEast Of Midnight
Vinyl pressings
East Of Midnight
by Gordon Lightfoot · 1986
11 pressings7 countriesFolk RockCountry RockBalladRock
East Of Midnight was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 East Of Midnight
9 pressings came out in 1986, 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9 25482-1Warner Bros. Records 1-25482
- Format
- LP, Album · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-25482-A-RE1-SR2 [SRC logo] 1-2 52686TDMRunout side A
1-25482-B-RE1-SR2 [SRC logo] 1-1 52686TDMRunout side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9 25482-1Warner Bros. Records 1-25482
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-25482-A-RE1-SH1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-23958-RE1-SH2 △12946 1-2 52646TDMSide A runout
1-25482-B-RE1-SH2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-23959-RE1-SH2 △12946-X 1-1 52686TDMSide B runout
South Korea
November 10, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Oasis Record Co. OLW-426
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1986- Label and catalog number
- WEA 89136
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 25482-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | WEA 89136First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 25482-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 54821First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records W1 25482LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1986 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 925 482-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records 925 482-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Warner Bros. Records 9 25482-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Warner Bros. Records 9 25482-1 / Warner Bros. Records 1-25482First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Warner Bros. Records 9 25482-1 / Warner Bros. Records 1-25482First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Warner Bros. Records W1 25482LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1986 | South Korea | Oasis Record Co. OLW-426First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Stay Loose3:53
- A2Morning Glory3:24
- A3East Of Midnight3:58
- A4A Lesson In Love4:05
- A5Anything For Love3:43
- B1Let It Ride3:40
- B2Ecstasy Made Easy4:05
- B3You Just Gotta Be3:34
- B4A Passing Ship3:55
- B5I'll Tag Along3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of East Of Midnight are there?
11 vinyl pressings of East Of Midnight are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was East Of Midnight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, South Korea, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 9 25482-1.
How do I tell if my copy of East Of Midnight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9 25482-1, OLW-426, 89136, 25482-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1-25482 - A - REI - SR2 and 1-25482 - B - REI - SRI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is East Of Midnight 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.
