US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1401F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
64017-SLabel Side A
64046-SLabel Side B
Jermaine JacksonLet's Be Young Tonight
Vinyl pressings
Let's Be Young Tonight
by Jermaine Jackson · 1976
18 pressings11 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Let's Be Young Tonight 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 Let's Be Young Tonight
17 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 10 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1401F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
64017-SLabel Side A
64046-SLabel Side B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1401F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
64017-SLabel Side A
64046-SLabel Side B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1401F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1401F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1401F
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo · D.J. Copy
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Brazil | Top Tape MCS-024 / Motown MCS-024First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Motown M 1401FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | France | Motown 2C 006 - 98.166First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | Motown 1C 006-98 166 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-98 166First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Japan | Motown VIP-2467First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Japan | Motown VIP-2467First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Mexico | Motown 7984First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Motown 5C 006-98166First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Spain | Motown 17.351First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 1040First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 1040First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Motown M 1401FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Motown M 1401FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | Motown M 1401FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Motown M 1401FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Motown 90797", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALet's Be Young Tonight3:48
- BBass Odyssey3:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let's Be Young Tonight are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Let's Be Young Tonight are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1976 and 1980.
When was Let's Be Young Tonight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Motown M 1401F.
How do I tell if my copy of Let's Be Young Tonight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 1401F, TMG 1040, MCS-024, 2C 006 - 98.166) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 64017-S and 64046-S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let's Be Young Tonight 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.
