US
August 3, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5016
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-X44550 8-53A Side label
45-X44551 8-53B Side label
45-X-44550-F-1 I ☆Deadwax A
45-X-44551-F-1 ☆Deadwax B
Kyu SakamotoChina Nights
Vinyl pressings
China Nights
by Kyu Sakamoto · 1963
17 pressings15 countriesKayōkyokuPop
China Nights was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 China Nights
15 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 14 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5016
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-X-44550-P1AA#2 IAM[in triangle]Side A stamped
45-X-44550-T2 IAM[in triangle]Side B stamped
45-X44550Side A label
45-X44551Side B label
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice POP 1211
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7S 603Matrix, side A
7S 544Matrix, side B
7S 603-IN 0 KTRunout, side A - stamped
7S 544-IN 0 KTRunout, side B - stamped
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice EA-4582
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Brazil
1963- Label and catalog number
- Odeon 7I-3046
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7S-603Label side A
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5016
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-X-44550-T2" △IAMA side runout
45-X-44551-P3 △IAMB side runout
45-X44550A side label
45-X44551B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | His Master's Voice EA-4582First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Brazil | Odeon 7I-3046First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | Capitol Records 5016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Finland | His Master's Voice POP 1211First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Germany | Electrola E 22 553 / Electrola 45-EG 9395First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | India | His Master's Voice 45-POP 1211First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Ireland | His Master's Voice POP(I) 1211First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 7 QH 5019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | New Zealand | His Master's Voice (NZ) Limited HR10424First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Norway | His Master's Voice POP1211 / His Master's Voice POP 1211First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Rhodesia | His Master's Voice SAB 2023First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Sweden | His Master's Voice POP 1211First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | His Master's Voice POP 1211First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Capitol Records 5016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Capitol Records 5016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Peru | Odeon 45-87657", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice POP 12117", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- AChina Nights (Shina No Yoru)2:52
- BBenkyo No Cha Cha Cha2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of China Nights are there?
17 vinyl pressings of China Nights are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was China Nights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Capitol Records 5016, released August 3, 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of China Nights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5016, POP 1211, EA-4582, 7I-3046) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-X44550 8-53 and 45-X44551 8-53. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is China Nights 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.
