Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 880 535-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
880 535-7.1Label side A
880 535-7.2Label side B
KissThrills In The Night
Vinyl pressings
Thrills In The Night
by Kiss · 1984
12 pressings5 countriesHard RockRock
Thrills In The Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Thrills In The Night
7 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 880 535-1
- Format
- 12", EP, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
880 535-1Side 1 / Hand etched
1M1 (P)1984 670 04 11 1Side 1 / Stamped
880 535-1Side 2 / Hand etched
2M1 (P)1984 670 04 11 1Side 2 / Stamped
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PRO 326-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRO-326-1-2-57963-REV-ALD B-20372-Rev-ALD SLM △8376 STERLING 1-1Side A
PRO-326-1-2-57963-REV-EDIT-ADD B-20373-Rev EDIT-ALD SLM △8376-X STERLING 1-1Side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 880 535-7 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PRO-326-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
PRO-326-1-2-57963-EDIT-REV-ALD-1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] 13-20373-REV-ALD 1 SLM Δ 8776-X 1-1 STERLINGSide A etched
PRO-326-1-2-57963-REV-ALD [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20372-REV-ALD SLM Δ 8776 1-1Side B etched
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 880 535-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX-63903Label side A
MX-63904Label side B
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Casablanca 880 535-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Mexico | Casablanca S/N-499First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Casablanca 880 535-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Casablanca 880 535-1First year12", EP, Maxi-Single | 12", EP, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | US | Mercury PRO 326-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Mercury 880 535-7 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Mercury PRO-326-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Mercury 880 535-77" | 7" |
| 1985 | US | Mercury 880 535-77" | 7" |
| 1985 | Japan | Casablanca 7SA-128 / Polystar 7SA-1287", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Japan | Casablanca 7SA-128 / Polystar 7SA-1287", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Casablanca 7SA-128 / Polystar 7SA-1287", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThrills In The Night4:18
- BBurn Bitch Burn4:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Thrills In The Night are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Thrills In The Night are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Thrills In The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Netherlands, US, Australia, Mexico. One of them is Casablanca 880 535-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Thrills In The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 880 535-7, 880 535-1, PRO 326-1, 880 535-7 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 880 535-7.1 and 880 535-7.2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Thrills In The 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.
