UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Pye Jazz 7NJ.2049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 00 1049 A-3Run-out matrix A-side stamped
45 00 1049 B-2WSRun-out matrix B-side stamped
45.OO.1049-ALabel A-side
45.OO.1049-BLabel B-side
Vinyl pressings
Midnight In Moscow
by Kenny Ball And His Jazzmen · 1961
23 pressings10 countriesDixielandSwingJazz
Midnight In Moscow was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 In Moscow
14 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 6 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Pye Jazz 7NJ 2049Pye Jazz 7NJ.2049
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Picture Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
45 00 1049 A-4WM ÷ Z/TRunout side A, etched variant 1
45 00 1049 B-2WM ÷ Z/TRunout side B, etched variant 1
45 00 1049 A-4 WM 4 HRunout side A, etched variant 2
45 00 1049 B-2WS 3 O/T AERunout side B, etched variant 2
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Pye Jazz 7NJ.2049
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45 00 1049 A-3Run-out matrix A-side stamped
45 00 1049 B-2WSRun-out matrix B-side stamped
45.OO.1049-ALabel A-side
45.OO.1049-BLabel B-side
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Pye Jazz 7NJ.2049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 00 1049 A-3Run-out matrix A-side stamped
45 00 1049 B-2WSRun-out matrix B-side stamped
45.OO.1049-ALabel A-side
45.OO.1049-BLabel B-side
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Pye Jazz 7NJ.2049
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
45 00 1049 A-4WMRun-out matrix A-side stamped
45 00 1049 B-2WSRun-out matrix B-side stamped
45.OO.1049-ALabel A-side
45.OO.1049-BLabel B-side
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Pye Jazz 7NJ 2049Pye Jazz 7NJ.2049
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Picture Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
45 00 1049 A-4WM 4 AT HRunout side A,
45 00 1049 B-2WS AT HRunout side B
45.OO.1049-ASide A label
45.OO.1049-BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Pye Jazz J-2049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | France | Disques Vogue 45-PV. 15142First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | France | Disques Vogue 45-PV. 15142First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | New Zealand | Pye Records 7NJ-2049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Norway | Pye Records 7NJ 2049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Sweden | Pye Records 7NJ 2049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Sweden | Pye Jazz 7NJ 2049First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Sweden | Pye Records 7NJ 2049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | Pye Jazz 7NJ.2049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | Pye Jazz 7NJ 2049 / Pye Jazz 7NJ.2049First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | UK | Pye Jazz 7NJ.2049First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | UK | Pye Jazz 7NJ.2049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | Pye Jazz 7NJ.2049First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | UK | Pye Jazz 7NJ 2049 / Pye Jazz 7NJ.2049First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Unknown | Pye Records 7NJ 20497", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Vogue Schallplatten 7 NJ 20497", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Vogue Schallplatten 7 NJ 20497", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Vogue Schallplatten 7NJ 20497", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Vogue Schallplatten 7 N 2049 / Vogue Schallplatten 7 N J 20497", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | South Africa | Parlophone 45-SPD 2197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMidnight In Moscow2:54
- BMy Mother's Eyes2:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Midnight In Moscow are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Midnight In Moscow are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was Midnight In Moscow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK, Canada, France, New Zealand and more. One of them is Pye Jazz 7NJ.2049.
How do I tell if my copy of Midnight In Moscow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7NJ.2049, 7NJ 2049, J-2049, 45-PV. 15142) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 00 1049 A-3 and 45 00 1049 B-2WS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Midnight In Moscow 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.