UK
May 6, 1983- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBDUB 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RBDUB-1.A2 M.T. DAMONTSide A runout groove hand etched
RBDUB 1-1B MT DAMONTSide B runout groove hand etched
Vinyl pressings
Night Dubbing
by Imagination · 1983
26 pressings21 countriesDubDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Night Dubbing was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Night Dubbing
21 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 19 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-36002
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville
- Runout / matrix
MCA 3397Side A label
MCA 3398Side B label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-36002
- Format
- LP, Album · MCA Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-3397-W2 KPG/MCA ⧈-G-⧈Runout Side A
MCA-3398-W2 KPG/MCA ⧈-G-⧈Runout Side B
Ireland
May 6, 1983- Label and catalog number
- R & B Records RBDUB 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RBDUB-1.A2 CP M.T. DAMONTSide A runout groove hand etched
RBDUB 1-1B CP MT DAMONTSide B runout groove hand etched
Australia
August 1, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Powderworks POW 6054
- Format
- LP, Album
Portugal
November 30, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Gira RBLP 1014
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RBLP-1014 A-1 30 XI 83Side A
RBLP 1014 B 1 3D XI 83Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Brazil | Ariola 814 115-19First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Red Bus Records RBLP-1000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Colombia | Ariola 18013100243First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Ariola 205 443 / Red Bus Records 205 443-270First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Clemence Melody 201 960First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Greece | R & B Records 18003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Hong Kong | Red Bus Records RBDUB 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Israel | R & B Records BAN 19 008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Italy | Red Bus Records RB 33901First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Mexico | Ariola LA-549First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Red Bus Records 24-0123-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Red Bus Records 24-0123-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | R & B Records RBDUB1 / R & B Records RBDUB-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | South Africa | Red Bus Records NGC 1049First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Spain | Red Bus Records I - 205.411First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Switzerland | We Release Whatever The Fuck We Want Records WRWTFWW120TPLP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited |
| 2026 | Switzerland | We Release Whatever The Fuck We Want Records WRWTFWW120LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Flashback4:47
- A2Just An Illusion6:34
- A3Music And Lights5:34
- A4So Good, So Right4:34
- B1Body Talk4:44
- B2Heart 'n' Soul4:03
- B3Changes6:24
- B4Burnin' Up4:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Night Dubbing are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Night Dubbing are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1983 and 2026.
When was Night Dubbing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Ireland, Australia and more. One of them is R & B Records RBDUB 1, released May 6, 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Night Dubbing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RBDUB 1, MCA-36002, POW 6054, RBLP 1014) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RBDUB-1.A2 M.T. DAMONT and RBDUB 1-1B MT DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Night Dubbing 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.
