US
1976- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA486-G
- Format
- LP, Album
Johnny RiversWild Night
Vinyl pressings
Wild Night
by Johnny Rivers · 1976
12 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock & RollRock
Wild Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Wild Night
11 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA486-G
- Format
- LP, Album · Research Craft Pressing
- Runout / matrix
UALA 486-1 TML-M (SET2) MLA Side Etch, except "TML-M" Stamp
UALA 486-2 TML-S (SET3) MLB Side Etch, except "TML-S" Stamp
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA486-G
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
T1 UA-LA-486-1-1 TML-M AA Side Etch, except "TML-M" Stamp - Variant 2
T1 UALA 486-2-1 TML-M BB Side Etch, except "TML-S" Stamp - Variant 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA486-G
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
UALA 486-1 TML-S (SET 1) ML 22A Side A etched except "TML-S" stamp
UALA 486-2 TML-S (SET 3) MLSide B etched except "TML-S" stamp
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records L35902
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1976- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UALP - 12147
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | United Artists Records L35902First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Brazil | United Artists Records UALP - 12147First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-LA486-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | United Artists Records UAS 29.938First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | United Artists Records UAS 29 938 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | United Artists Records 27.515 - IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA486-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA486-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA486-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA486-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA486-GLP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1976 | Venezuela | United Artists Records UA-LA486-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Wild Night3:25
- A2Something You Got2:55
- A3Brown Eyed Handsome Man3:02
- A4Rain Song3:28
- A5Georgia Peach3:30
- B1Get It Up For Love3:12
- B2Dear Friends3:09
- B3Lightning Special2:43
- B4Louisiana Man3:06
- B5Reggae Walk2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wild Night are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Wild Night are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Wild Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is United Artists Records UA-LA486-G.
How do I tell if my copy of Wild Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-LA486-G, L35902, UALP - 12147, UAS 29.938) 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 Wild Night 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.
