US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Kent K 431x45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
K 431-1Runout, side A, etched
K 431-2Runout, side B, etched
(K 431-1)Label A
(K 431-2)Label B
Lowell FulsonBlack Nights
Vinyl pressings
Black Nights
by Lowell Fulson · 1965
11 pressings3 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / SoulBlues
Black Nights was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Black Nights
5 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 2 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Kent K 431x45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
K 431-2 7Runout, side A, etched
K 431-1Runout, side B, etched
K 431-1Label A
K 431-2Label B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Kent K 431x45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
K 431-1Runout A, etched
K 431-2Runout B, etched
K 431-1Label A, in parenthesis
K 431-2Label B, in parenthesis
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Kent K 431x45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Quality 1793X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Quality 1793XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Kent K 431x45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Kent K 431x45First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Kent K 431x45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Kent K 431x45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Polydor BM565157", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Polydor BM 565157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Modern Records 45xMX357", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Modern Records 45xMX 357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Modern Records 45xMX 357", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Modern Records 45xMX 357", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABlack Nights3:10
- BLittle Angel2:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Nights are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Black Nights are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
When was Black Nights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada. One of them is Kent K 431x45.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Nights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 431x45, 1793X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K 431-1 and K 431-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black 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.