US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records DM-18
- Format
- 12"
Lenny WilliamsMidnight Girl
Vinyl pressings
Midnight Girl
by Lenny Williams · 1978
10 pressings3 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Midnight Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Midnight Girl
10 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records DM-18
- Format
- 12"
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AB-12423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AB-12423-00670-S-2 KENDUN-B F TIIRunout A
T AB-12423-00272-S-1 KENDUN-D FRunout B
45-00670-SLabel A
45-00272-SLabel B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AB-12423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p AB-12423-00670-S-2 KENDUN-B [Initials]Runout A
p AB-12423-00272-S-1 X KENDUN-C [Initials]Runout B
45-00670-SLabel A
45-00272-SLabel B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AB-12423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC 4239
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | ABC Records 3022-18First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | ABC Records 1022-12423First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | ABC Records ABC 4239First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | ABC Records ABC 4239First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | ABC Records ABC 4239First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records DM-18First year12" | 12" |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records DM-18First year12" | 12" |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AB-12423First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AB-12423First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AB-12423First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
Tracklist
- AMidnight Girl6:01
- BMidnight Girl6:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Midnight Girl are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Midnight Girl are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Midnight Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is ABC Records DM-18.
How do I tell if my copy of Midnight Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DM-18, AB-12423, ABC 4239, 3022-18) 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 Midnight Girl 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.
