UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 534
- Format
- LP, Album
Jim CapaldiElectric Nights
Vinyl pressings
Electric Nights
by Jim Capaldi · 1979
13 pressings9 countriesSoft RockFunkClassic RockRock
Electric Nights was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Electric Nights
12 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 534
- Format
- LP, Album · Test Pressing
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1-3050RSO 2394 227
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 56 - Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RS-1-3050 ASA side label
RS-1-3050 BSB side label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1-3050RSO 2394 227
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 25 - Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S RS-1-3050-AS CS1 KENDUN-A JG A5A side runout
1S RS-1-3050-BS CS1 KENDUN-A JG A2B side runout
RS-1-3050 ASA side label
RS-1-3050 BSB side label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1-3050RSO 2394 227
- Format
- LP, Album · 73 - Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
TI RS-1-3050-AS CT1 KENDUNG-A JGRunout side A
TI RS-1-3050-BS CT2 KENDUNG-B JGRunout side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1-3050
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Polydor 2383 534First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | RSO RS-1-3050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Polydor 2383 534First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2383 534First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Norway | Polydor 2383 534First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | Polydor 2383 534First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Polydor 2383 534First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Polydor 2383 534First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | RSO RS-1-3050 / RSO 2394 227First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | RSO RS-1-3050First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | RSO RS-1-3050 / RSO 2394 227First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | RSO RS-1-3050 / RSO 2394 227First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16325 / PolyGram 2383 534LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Shoe Shine4:52
- A2Hotel Blues3:30
- A3White Jungle Lady3:42
- A4Tabitha4:11
- A5Time4:38
- B1Electric Nights4:16
- B2Wild Dogs4:46
- B318904:11
- B4Wild Geese6:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Electric Nights are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Electric Nights are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Electric Nights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor 2383 534.
How do I tell if my copy of Electric Nights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2383 534, RS-1-3050) 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 Electric 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.
