UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo KISSP 912
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
KISSP 912 A3 PJ SWSide A runout
KISSP 912 B3 PJ SWSide B runout
KissTurn On The Night
Vinyl pressings
Turn On The Night
by Kiss · 1987
12 pressings4 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
Turn On The Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Turn On The Night
7 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo KISS 912
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
KISS 912 A-2U-1-1Side 1 / Stamped (Variant 1)
KISS 912 B-2U-1-1Side 2 / Stamped (Variant 1)
KISS 912 A-2U-1-1 JɅSide 1 / Stamped (Variant 2)
KISS 912 B-2U-1-1Side 2 / Stamped (Variant 2)
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo KISS 9
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Black Label
- Runout / matrix
A KISS 9 A-2J-1-4Side A in wax
KISS 9 B-2J-1-3Side B in wax
Kiss 9-ASide A on label
Kiss 9-BSide B on label
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo KISSP9
- Format
- 7", Single, Limited Edition · Poster Bag
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo KISS 9
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injected Labels
- Runout / matrix
KISS 9 A-3J-1- Q2Side A Runout stamped
KISS 9 B-2J-1- Q2Side B Runout stamped
JASide A Runout etched
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PRO 572-1PolyGram PRO 572-1
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRO 572-1-2-59239 SP1 (SRC logo)Both Sides, etched
STERLINGBoth Sides, stamped
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Netherlands | Mercury 870 215-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | UK | Vertigo KISSP 912First year12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1987 | UK | Vertigo KISS 912First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | UK | Vertigo KISS 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Vertigo KISSP9First year7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1987 | UK | Vertigo KISS 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Mercury PRO 572-1 / PolyGram PRO 572-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Mercury 870 215-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Mercury 870 215-7 DJ7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Mercury 870 215-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Japan | Polystar D07R-20107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Japan | Polystar D07R-20107", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ATurn On The Night3:18
- BHell Or High Water3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Turn On The Night are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Turn On The Night are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Turn On The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Netherlands. One of them is Vertigo KISSP 912.
How do I tell if my copy of Turn On The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KISSP 912, KISS 912, KISS 9, KISSP9) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KISSP 912 A3 PJ SW and KISSP 912 B3 PJ SW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Turn On 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.
