US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Fame 45-1000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FM-9430-11 LW AT WSide A runout
FM-9431-11 LW AT WSide B runout
Jimmy HughesMidnight Affair / When It Comes To Dancing
Vinyl pressings
Midnight Affair / When It Comes To Dancing
by Jimmy Hughes · 1965
11 pressings2 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Midnight Affair was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Affair
9 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Fame 1000
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Fame 45-1000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Fame 1000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
FM-9430-21 [MR stamp] LW AT △59371 WSide A runout
FM-9431-21 [MR stamp] LW AT △59371-X WSide B runout
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Fame 45-1000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FM-9430-11 LW AT WSide A runout
FM-9431-11 LW AT WSide B runout
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Fame 1000
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | Fame 45-1000First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Fame 1000First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1965 | US | Fame 45-1000First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Fame 1000First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Fame 1000First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | Fame 45-1000First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Fame 45-1000First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Fame 1000First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Fame 1000First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Era Records 078-0277", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Flite Recording Co. Ltd. FM-94317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMidnight Affair2:27
- BWhen It Comes To Dancing1:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Midnight Affair are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Midnight Affair are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Midnight Affair first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is Fame 45-1000.
How do I tell if my copy of Midnight Affair is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-1000, 1000) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FM-9430-11 LW AT W and FM-9431-11 LW AT W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Midnight Affair 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.
