Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 035
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2372 035 S1 / ⌓ 2Side A runout, stamped
2372 035 S2 / 1 ⌴Side B runout, stamped
James LastCaribbean Nights
Vinyl pressings
Caribbean Nights
by James Last · 1980
10 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningLovers RockJazzReggae
Caribbean Nights was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Caribbean Nights
8 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 035
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2372 035 S1 320 N 2.4Side A runout stamped
2372 035 S2 320 2 A DSide B runout stamped
Austria
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 035
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2372 035 S1 320 / 24 / 2.3Side A runout, stamped
2372 035 S2 320 / 24 / 2.3Side B runout, stamped
Austria
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 035
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2372 035 S1 320 B 24 2.3Side A runout, stamped
2372 035 S2 320 B 24 3Side B runout, stamped
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 035
- Format
- LP, Album
Netherlands
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 035
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2372 035 1Y 1 670 03 11Runout side A
2372 035 2Y 1 670 03 113Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Austria | Polydor 2372 035First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Austria | Polydor 2372 035First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Polydor 2372 035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 2372 035First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 28 367-1 / Bertelsmann Club 28 367-1LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 32 112 5LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 2372 035First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Polydor 2372 035First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2372 035First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | Polydor 23 72 035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Look At The Mountains
- A2Stir It Up
- A3Sandy
- A4Summer Love
- A5Positive Vibration
- B1So Much Things To Say
- B2Exodus
- B3Waiting In Vain
- B4In The Promised Land
- B5I Don't Wanna Know
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Caribbean Nights are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Caribbean Nights are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Caribbean Nights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany, Austria, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is Polydor 2372 035.
How do I tell if my copy of Caribbean Nights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2372 035, 23 72 035) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2372 035 S1 / ⌓ 2 and 2372 035 S2 / 1 ⌴. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Caribbean 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.
