US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Challenge 59246
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
CH-1085 Δ52153 SMSide A Runout etched
CH-1086 Δ52153X SMSide B Runout etched
45-1085Side A Label Matrix
45-1086Side B Label matrix
Jerry WallaceIn The Misty Moonlight / Even The Bad Times Are Good
Vinyl pressings
In The Misty Moonlight / Even The Bad Times Are Good
by Jerry Wallace · 1964
12 pressings7 countriesCountryPopFolkWorld
In The Misty Moonlight was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 In The Misty Moonlight
9 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 5 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Challenge 59246
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CH-1085-IB TIISide A Runout etched
CH-1086 IF TISide B Runout etched
#1085Side A Label Matrix
#1086Side B Label matrix
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Challenge 59246
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CH-1085Variation Side A
CH-1086Variation Side B
45-1085Side A Label Matrix
45-1086Side B Label matrix
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLH 9914London American Recordings HLH 9914
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLH 9914London American Recordings HLH 9914
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL-2204
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | London Records HL-2204First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Belgium | London Records 5.505First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Canada | Apex 76919First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Canada | Apex 76919First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | UK | London Records HLH 9914 / London American Recordings HLH 9914First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | London Records HLH 9914 / London American Recordings HLH 9914First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Challenge 59246First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1964 | US | Challenge 59246First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Challenge 59246First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1965 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 99147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | London Records DL 20 7657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Challenge 592467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AIn The Misty Moonlight2:42
- BEven The Bad Times Are Good2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In The Misty Moonlight are there?
12 vinyl pressings of In The Misty Moonlight are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1964 and 1965.
When was In The Misty Moonlight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Challenge 59246.
How do I tell if my copy of In The Misty Moonlight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 59246, HLH 9914, HL-2204, 5.505) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CH-1085 Δ52153 SM and CH-1086 Δ52153X SM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In The Misty Moonlight 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.