Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records 821 138-1De-Lite Records 821138-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Vinyl pressings
Tonight
by Kool & The Gang · 1983
26 pressings12 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Tonight was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Tonight
13 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
Country unknown
1983- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records LSP 527
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DE 830De-Lite Records 818 226-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
DE-830-2-57650-BW ✩ SterlingRunout side A
DE-830-2-57648-BW SterlingRunout side B
2-57650Label side A
2-57648Label side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DE 830
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 26
- Runout / matrix
DE-830-2-57650-PRC-C-1-1 A [star]A side runout etched; [star] indicated a hand-drawn five-pointed star
DE-830-2-57648-PRC-C 2-1-1 BB side runout etched
2-57650Label Side A
2-57648Label Side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DE 830
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 72
- Runout / matrix
2-57650Label Side A
2-57648Label Side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records PRO 261-1De-Lite Records 2-57742
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
PRO-261-1-REV-2-57742-PRC-C 1-1-1 STERLINGRunout Both Sides Etched, STERLING Stamped
PRO 261-1 2-87442Label Both Sides
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Unknown | De-Lite Records LSP 527First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | De-Lite Records DE 830First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Vogue Productions 101871 / De-Lite Records 101871First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | De-Lite Records 101871 / Vogue 101871First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | De-Lite Records 821 138-1 / De-Lite Records 821138-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | De-Lite Records 12 LITE(C) 5024 / De-Lite Records 12 LITE (C) 5024First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Spain | De-Lite Records SPCO-50057First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | US | De-Lite Records DE 830 / De-Lite Records 818 226-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | De-Lite Records PRO 261-1 / De-Lite Records 2-57742First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1983 | US | De-Lite Records PRO 274-1 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | De-Lite Records DE 830 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | De-Lite Records DE 830First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | De-Lite Records DE 830First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | De-Lite Records DESX 83012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Finland | Delightful Music Ltd. DEX 00112", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | US | De-Lite Records PRO 20112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Not On Label 08-025899-22-112", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | De-Lite Records PRO 274-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| ? | US | De-Lite Records DE 8307", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Tonight6:17
- B1Joanna4:20
- B2Straight Ahead3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tonight are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Tonight are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1983 and 2006.
When was Tonight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Germany, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is De-Lite Records 821 138-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Tonight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 821 138-1, LSP 527, DE 830, PRO 261-1) 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 Tonight 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.
