Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 40274
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Martha ReevesWild Night
Vinyl pressings
Wild Night
by Martha Reeves · 1974
11 pressings8 countriesFunk / Soul
Wild Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Wild Night
10 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
July 12, 1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 148
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MCA 148 A-1Side A runout, stamped
MCA 148 B-1Side B runout, stamped
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40274
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
July 12, 1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 148
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MCA 148AA-side label
MCA 148BB-side label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 40274
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-1399
- 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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | MCA Records MCA-1399First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 40274First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | MCA Records 110 060First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Japan | MCA Records D-1259First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Japan | MCA Records D-1259First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | MCA Records MCS 7557First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | MCA Records MCA-40274First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | MCA Records MCA 40274First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | MCA Records MCA 148First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | MCA Records MCA 148First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Italy | MCA Records MCS 77697", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWild Night3:28
- BStand By Me3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wild Night are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Wild Night are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Wild Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Canada, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA 40274.
How do I tell if my copy of Wild Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA 40274, MCA 148, MCA-40274, MCA-1399) 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 Wild 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.
