France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 722 875
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
WEA - 722875 A
WEA Z 722875 B
Michael FortunatiInto The Night
Vinyl pressings
Into The Night
by Michael Fortunati · 1987
12 pressings7 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Into The Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Into The Night
10 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 6 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.
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 721 875
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 722 875
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Die-Cut Sleeve
Japan
March 25, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Alfa International ALI-742
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 108 770
- Format
- 7"
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 608 770
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | France | Flarenasch 722 87512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Europe | Flarenasch 108 770First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | France | Flarenasch 722 875First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | France | Flarenasch 721 875First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | Flarenasch 722 875First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Flarenasch 608 770First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Philippines | New York Records NEW-9295First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Max Music MAX 242First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Spain | Max Music S-242 / Max Music S 242First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-742First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-742First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Italy | One Way Records WAY 116712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AInto The Night (Slip And Slide)3:40
- BInto The Night (Slip And Slide) (Version Longue Radio)4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Into The Night are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Into The Night are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1986 and 1999.
When was Into The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in France, Japan, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Flarenasch 722 875.
How do I tell if my copy of Into The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 722 875, 721 875, ALI-742, 108 770) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WEA - 722875 A and WEA Z 722875 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Into The 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.
