Germany
October 1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 120·15·031
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IP 120,15,XXX-A 120.15.031-A SSTRunout side A
IP 120,15,031-B SSTRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
All Night Long (All Night)
by Lionel Richie · 1983
62 pressings21 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
All Night Long (All Night) 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 All Night Long (All Night)
54 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 20 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.
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 100·15·103
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IP 100.15.103 BZ 3497-ARunout A [stamped], variant 1
IP 100.15.103 BZ 3498-BRunout B [stamped], variant 1
IP 100.15.103 BZ 3497-A Made in GermanyRunout A [stamped], variant 2
IP 100.15.103 BZ 3498-B Made in GermanyRunout B [stamped], variant 2
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB69111
- Format
- 7"
US
August 31, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1698 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A1698-MF-A-66867-15B SG #08Runout, side A, etched - Variant 1
A1698-MF-B-6667X-45A SG #08Runout, side B, etched - Variant 1
A1698-MF-A-66867-15A SG #08Runout, side A, etched - Variant 2
A1698-MF-B-6667X-15A SG #08Runout, side B, etched - Variant 2
US
August 31, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1698MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A1698-MF-A-66867-15BSGEtched A side
A1698-MF-B-66671-15ASGEtched B side
66867Label A
66871Label B
US
August 31, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1698 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A1698-MF-A-66867-15ASG#08Side A runout
A1698-MF-B-66671-15BSG#08Side B runout
66867Side A label
66671Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 62 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s58 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia & New Zealand | Motown 1698 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Brazil | Motown 101.8278First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | Motown MD 4512First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Motown M 1698XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | Motown M 1698XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Ecuador | Motown 812-0502First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | France | Motown 311020 / Vogue 311020First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1983 | France | Motown 101819 / Vogue 101819First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Motown MOT 2001First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Motown 100·15·103First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Motown ZB69111First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Guatemala | Motown M1698FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Ireland | Motown TMG 1319First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Motown TMNP 5005First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Motown TMX 897First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | UK | Headz HEADZ 00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| 2003 | Unknown | Not On Label (Lionel Richie) FREX02112", White Label, Single Sided | 12", White Label, Single Sided |
| 2004 | UK | Headz HEADZ001P12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo, White Label · Promo, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo, White Label · Promo, Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Lionel Richie) CLV 00112", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AAll Night Long (All Night)4:16
- BWandering Stranger4:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of All Night Long (All Night) are there?
62 vinyl pressings of All Night Long (All Night) are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1983 and 2004.
When was All Night Long (All Night) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Germany, US, UK, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is Motown 120·15·031, released October 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of All Night Long (All Night) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 120·15·031, 100·15·103, ZB69111, 1698 MF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IP 120,15,XXX-A 120.15.031-A SST and IP 120,15,031-B SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is All Night Long (All 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.
