US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Charisma Y-12618
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Maxi PriestGroovin' In The Midnight
Vinyl pressings
Groovin' In The Midnight
by Maxi Priest · 1992
10 pressings4 countriesHouseReggae-PopElectronicPop
Groovin' In The Midnight was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Groovin' In The Midnight
10 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 4 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
1992- Label and catalog number
- Charisma NR-12617
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Charisma NR-12617
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
NR-12617-A R-14991Side A
NR-12617-B R-14992Side B
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Virgin
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records TENX 412
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records TEN 412
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TEN 412 A-02-01-Q2 PenthouseRunout side A - Variant 1
TEN 412 B-1-1-Q1 PenthouseRunout side B - Variant 1
TEN 412Label side A
TEN 412Label side B
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | 10 Records 615 493First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1992 | Europe | 10 Records 115 493First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Jamaica | Level Vibes! Records MSC 325616First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | 10 Records TENXDJ 412First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | 10 Records TENX 412First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | UK | 10 Records TEN 412First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1992 | US | Charisma Y-12618First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | US | Charisma NR-12617First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | US | Charisma NR-12617First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1992 | US | VirginFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Groovin' In The Midnight (Extended Mix)6:20
- A2Groovin' In The Midnight (Double Groove Dub)5:30
- B1Groovin' In The Midnight (Double Groove Remix)5:11
- B2Groovin' In The Midnight (Lovers Dub)5:29
- B3Groovin' In The Midnight (Morales Reprise)2:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Groovin' In The Midnight are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Groovin' In The Midnight are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Groovin' In The Midnight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in US, UK, Europe, Jamaica. One of them is Charisma Y-12618.
How do I tell if my copy of Groovin' In The Midnight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Y-12618, NR-12617, TENX 412, TEN 412) 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 Groovin' In The 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.
