Norway
1965- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LIB 66087
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Johnny RiversMidnight Special / Cupid
Vinyl pressings
Midnight Special / Cupid
by Johnny Rivers · 1965
18 pressings9 countriesRhythm & BluesRockBlues
Midnight Special / Cupid 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 Special / Cupid
16 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 9 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LIB 66087
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66087
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IM6037 RESide A runout, variant 1
IM 6036 6 X 1Side B runout, variant 1
IM6037Side A runout, variant 2
IM 6036 6 XSide B runout, variant 2
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66087
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1 II_6037_2Runout Side A Stamped
1 II_ 6036_3Runout Side B Stamped
IM-6037Label Side A
IM-6036Label Side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66087
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IM-6037-2 A1 ISide A runout, stamped
IM-6036-4 I A1Side B runout, stamped
IM-6037Side A label
IM-6036Side B label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66087
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
IM- 6037 △-55604XRunout Side A (Etched)
IM- 6036 △-55604Runout Side B (Etched)
IM-6037Label Side A
IM-6036Label Side B
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.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Liberty LIB 66087 (0)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Canada | Imperial IM. 66087First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Canada | Liberty IM. 66087First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | Liberty L 22 919First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Liberty LIB 66087First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Liberty LIB.66087First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Norway | Liberty LIB 66087First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Sweden | Liberty LIB 66087First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Sweden | Liberty LIB 66087First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Liberty LIB 66087First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Imperial 66087First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | Imperial 66087First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Imperial 66087First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Imperial 66087First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Imperial 66087First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Liberty LIB 660877", 45 RPM, Promo, Sampler · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Sampler · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMidnight Special
- BCupid
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Midnight Special / Cupid are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Midnight Special / Cupid are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Midnight Special / Cupid first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Norway, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Liberty LIB 66087.
How do I tell if my copy of Midnight Special / Cupid is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LIB 66087, 66087, LIB 66087 (0), IM. 66087) 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 Midnight Special / Cupid 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.
