Netherlands
1978- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 316
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AA 2090 316 1W 1 670 06 1124Side A
AA 2090 316 2W 1 670 06 11Side B
Vinyl pressings
Summer Nights
by John Travolta · 1978
74 pressings30 countriesSoundtrackRock & RollSoft RockBallad
Summer Nights was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Summer Nights
68 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 28 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.
Netherlands
1978- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 316
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AA 2090 316 1W 2 Ⓟ1978 670 11 03Side A
AA 2090 316 2W 2 Ⓟ1978 670 11 03Side B
Netherlands
1978- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 316
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AA 2090 316 1W 2 Ⓟ1978 670 11 03Side A
AA 2090 316 2W 3 670 03 11Side B
AA 2090 316 1W 1 670 06 116Side A variant
AA 2090 316 2W 1 670 06 116Side B variant
Netherlands
1978- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 316
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 2090 316 1W 1 670 06 11Runout side A stamped variant 1
AA 2090 316 2W 1 670 06 114Runout side B stamped variant 1
AA 2090 316 1W 1 670 06 11Runout side A stamped variant 2
AA 2090 316 2W 1 670 06 11Runout side B stamped variant 2
Country unknown
1978- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 316
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- RSO RSO 18
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RSO 18 A//2∇420 04 1 1 9Variant 1 Stamped + Etched Side A
RSO 18 B//2∇420 04 1 1 1Variant 1 Stamped Side B
RSO 18 A//2∇420 04 11 1 RCVariant 2 Stamped + Etched Side A
RSO 18 B//2∇420 04 11 1Variant 2 Stamped Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 74 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s73 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Unknown | RSO 2090 316First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1978 | Australia | RSO 2090 316First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Australia | RSO 2090 316First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Austria | RSO 2090 316First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Belgium | RSO 2090 316First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Belgium | RSO 2090 316First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | Belgium | RSO 2090 316First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Brazil | RSO 2090 316First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | RSO RS 906First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | RSO RS 906First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Chile | RSO 2090 316First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Colombia | RSO 2090 316First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Ecuador | RSO 45-71026 / RSO RS-906First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Ecuador | RSO 45-71026 / RSO RS-906First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | RSO 2090 316First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | RSO 2090 3167", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASummer Nights3:36
- BRock 'n' Roll Party Queen2:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Summer Nights are there?
74 vinyl pressings of Summer Nights are listed here, from 30 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Summer Nights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Netherlands, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is RSO 2090 316.
How do I tell if my copy of Summer Nights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2090 316, RSO 18, RS 906) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 2090 316 1W 1 670 06 1124 and AA 2090 316 2W 1 670 06 11. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Summer 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.
