Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-03589
- Format
- 7"
Marvin GayeRockin' After Midnight
Vinyl pressings
Rockin' After Midnight
by Marvin Gaye · 1982
10 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Rockin' After Midnight was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Rockin' After Midnight
1 pressing came out in 1982, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Columbia 38-03589First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Australia | CBS BA 2230537", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Costa Rica | CBS 70127087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | CBS CBS A 35067", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | CBS CBSA 3419 / CBS A-34197", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | CBS CBSA 12.341912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | US | Columbia 38-035897", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1983 | Australia | CBS BA 2230537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | UK | Not On Label (Marvin Gaye) RAM112", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2005 | UK | Not On Label (Marvin Gaye) RAM112", Reissue, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Reissue, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- ARockin' After Midnight3:33
- BMidnight Lady5:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rockin' After Midnight are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rockin' After Midnight are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1982 and 2005.
When was Rockin' After Midnight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Canada. One of them is Columbia 38-03589.
How do I tell if my copy of Rockin' After Midnight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 38-03589) 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 Rockin' After Midnight 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.
