US
April 1969- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8751
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MGM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
V6-8751 S-1 MGS-1518 F.B.G. 1A runout
V6-8751 S-2 MGS- 1519 F.B.G.B runout
Kenny BurrellNight Song
Vinyl pressings
Night Song
by Kenny Burrell · 1969
13 pressings5 countriesBopJazz
Night Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Night Song
7 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 3 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
April 1969- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8751
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Waddell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
V6-8751 S-1 MGS-1518 F.B.G.Side A runout
V6-8751 S-2 MGS- 1519 F.B.G.Side B runout
(MGS 1518)Label Side A
(MGS 1519)Label Side B
US
April 1969- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8751
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
US
April 1969- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8751
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Yellow label
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records SVLP 9246
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records VLP 9246
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Germany | Verve Records V6-8751First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Verve Records SVLP 9246First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Verve Records VLP 9246First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Verve Records V6-8751First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Verve Records V6-8751First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Verve Records V6-8751First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Verve Records V6-8751First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Verve Records V6-8751LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Verve Records V6-8751LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | World Record Club S/5654 / World Record Club S-5654LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1976 | Australia | World Record Club R-01783 / World Record Club S/5654LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Verve Records V6 8751LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Verve Records 2304 539LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Night Song3:26
- A2Blues For Wes4:21
- A3Namely You3:38
- A4Love You Madly4:06
- A5Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin'3:58
- B1The Shadow Of Your Smile5:10
- B2Brother, Where Are You?2:48
- B3Night Hawk8:07
- B4Teach Me Tonight4:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Night Song are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Night Song are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 1976.
When was Night Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Germany. One of them is Verve Records V6-8751, released April 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Night Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V6-8751, SVLP 9246, VLP 9246) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V6-8751 S-1 MGS-1518 F.B.G. 1 and V6-8751 S-2 MGS- 1519 F.B.G.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Night Song 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.
