US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9248
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AS1-9248-SA RCA-1Scribed in runout side A
AS1-9248-SB RCA-1Scribed in runout side B
KrokusMidnite Maniac
Vinyl pressings
Midnite Maniac
by Krokus · 1984
11 pressings5 countriesHard RockRock
Midnite Maniac 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 Midnite Maniac
10 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9248
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AS1-9248-SAL AL-1 STERLING SLM (Delta)7686 1-1 (Allied Logo) R-13309-AL1Side A, Etched/Stamped
AS1-9248-SB AL-1 (Allied Logo) R-13311-AL1 STERLING SLM (Delta)7687-X 1-1Side B, Etched/Stamped
STERLINGSides A & B, Stamped
AS 1-9248-SASide A, Label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9248
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AS1 -9248 - SA RCA-1 STERLING I A1Side A runout, var. 1
AS1 -9248 - SB RCA-1 STERLING I A1Side B runout, var. 1
AS 1-9248-SASide A, Label
AS 1-9248-SBSide B, Label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9248Arista AS 1-9248
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AS1-9248-S ̶A̶L̶ SAL PW1 STERLINGSide A runout
AS1-9248- ̶S̶A̶L̶ SB PW1 STERLINGSide B runout
AS 1-9248-SASide A, Label
AS 1-9248-SBSide B, Label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista ADP-9249
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9248
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AS1-9248-SAL AL-1 STERLING SLM (Delta)7686 1-1 (Allied Logo) R-13309-AL1Side A, Etched/Stamped
AS1-9248-SAS AL-1 (Allied Logo) R-13311-AL1 STERLING SLM (Delta)7687 1-1Side B, Etched/Stamped
STERLINGSides A & B, Stamped
AS 1-9248-SALLong version side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Arista K-9509First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Arista As 1 9248First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Arista K 9509First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Arista AS1-9248First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Arista ADP-9249First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Arista AS1-9248First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Arista AS1-9248First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Arista AS1-9248First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Arista AS1-9248First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Arista AS1-9248 / Arista AS 1-9248First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Peru | Iempsa 21.488000427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMidnite Maniac3:59
- BReady To Rock4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Midnite Maniac are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Midnite Maniac are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Midnite Maniac first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Arista AS1-9248.
How do I tell if my copy of Midnite Maniac is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS1-9248, ADP-9249, K-9509, As 1 9248) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AS1-9248-SA RCA-1 and AS1-9248-SB RCA-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Midnite Maniac 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.
