Germany
June 1989- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 247 019-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 247019-7-A2 6 15237-01-1/2Runout Groove Side A
R/S Alsdorf 247019-7-B 6 15237-01-2Runout Groove Side B
Vinyl pressings
London Nights
by London Boys · 1989
20 pressings8 countriesEuro-DiscoSynth-popElectronic
London Nights was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 London Nights
20 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 8 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
June 1989- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 247 019-7TELDEC 247 019-7 AC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Large Centre
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 247019-7-A2 6 15237-01-1/2Runout side A, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 247019-7-B 6 15237-01-2Runout side B, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 247019-7-A 6 15237-01-1 4 KRRunout side A, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 247019-7-B 6 15237-01-2 7 KRRunout side B, variant 2
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 247 018-0TELDEC 247 018-0 AE
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
C-6.70 031-01-1Runout Groove Side A (Variation 1)
C-6.70 031-01-2Runout Groove Side B (Variation 1)
C-6.70031-01-1 3I KwRunout Groove Side A (Variation 2)
C-6.70031-01-2 4 KwRunout Groove Side B (Variation 2)
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA 247 018-0WEA YZ393T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
June 1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 393TWEA 247 018-0
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YZ-393T-A-I MT 3Runout Groove Side A
YZ-393T-B-I DAMONT MT 95 UG1Runout Groove Side B
YZ 393(T) A*Label Side A
YZ 393(T) B*Label Side B
UK
June 1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 393WEA 247 019-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Barcode On Labels
- Runout / matrix
YZ - 393 - A - 1 MT DAMONT BJRunout etched side A
YZ - 393 - B - 1 MT DAMONT BGRunout etched side B
YZ 393 A*Label side A
YZ 393 B*Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | TELDEC 247 018-0 / TELDEC 247 018-0 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Germany | WEA 247 018-0 / WEA YZ393TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | WEA 1.128First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | WEA YZ393 TX / WEA YZ393 (TX)First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | WEA YZ 393TX SAMFirst year12", Maxi-Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | WEA YZ 393 SAMFirst year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | WEA YZ 393T / WEA 247 018-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | WEA YZ393 / WEA 247 019-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | WEA YZ 393(T) / WEA 247 018-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Atlantic DMD 1399First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Atlantic 0-86285First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | WEA 247 019-7 / WEA 247 019-7 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | WEA YZ393 / WEA 247 019-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | WEA 247 019-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | TELDEC 247 019-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALondon Nights (Maxi Version)8:22
- BLondon Days (The Instrumental)3:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of London Nights are there?
20 vinyl pressings of London Nights are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was London Nights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Germany, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is TELDEC 247 019-7, released June 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of London Nights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 247 019-7, 247 018-0, YZ 393T, YZ 393) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 247019-7-A2 6 15237-01-1/2 and R/S Alsdorf 247019-7-B 6 15237-01-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is London 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.
