Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- GG'S Records
- Format
- 7"
Jah ThomasMidnight Rock
Vinyl pressings
Midnight Rock
by Jah Thomas · 1976
12 pressings1 countryReggaeDubReggae
Midnight Rock was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Rock
5 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year. 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.
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Hit
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
GG 2018 RRS A
GG 2019 RRS B
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- GG'S Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Hit
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- GG's Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Misprint · Stickered
- Runout / matrix
GG 2018 RRS A
GG 2019 RRS B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Jamaica | GG'S RecordsFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | Jamaica | HitFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1976 | Jamaica | GG'S RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | HitFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Hit7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Hit7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | GG's Records 20607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Hit7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| ? | Jamaica | Hit / GG's Records7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| ? | Jamaica | GG's Records7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | GG's Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMidnight Rock
- BPart 2 Midnight Rock Dub
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Midnight Rock are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Midnight Rock are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Midnight Rock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Jamaica. One of them is GG'S Records.
How do I tell if my copy of Midnight Rock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label 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 Midnight Rock 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.