Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 205 007
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
205007 A-1Side A runout
205007 B-1Side B runout
S 205 007 ASide A label
S 205 007 BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Midnight Blue
by Midnight Blue · 1982
21 pressings12 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Midnight Blue 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 Midnight Blue
15 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 205 007Arabella 205 007
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
205007 A-1Runout side A, variant 1
205007 B-1Runout side B, variant 1
020 205007 A-1 Made in GermanyRunout side A, variant 2
020 205007 B-1 II Made in GermanyRunout side B, variant 2
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 205 007
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
205007 A-1Side A runout
205007 B-1Side B runout
S 205 007 ASide A label
S 205 007 BSide B label
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 205 007
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
020 205007 A-1 Made in GermanyRunout side A
020 205007 B-1 Made in GermanyRunout side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 8-8088
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL•8•8088•SA-1F/W¢ RCA A1BSide 1 Runout Etched
AL•8•8088•SB-1 A2CSide 2 Runout Etched
ⅠStamped Both Sides
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 8-8088
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · EMW
- Runout / matrix
AL⸱8⸱8088⸱SA F/W¢ ƐMW ESMRunout A, etched
AL⸱8⸱8088⸱SB ƐMWRunout B, etched
AL 8 8088 SALabel A
AL 8 8088 SBLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Arista AL 9618First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Arista AL 9618First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Arista AL 8 8088LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 205 007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 205 007 / Arabella 205 007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 205 007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 205 007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Arabella 205 007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Arista ALB6-8354First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Arista 25RS-202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Ariola 25RS-202First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Portugal | Ariola 205.007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Ariola ARI 90051First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | South Africa | Ariola ARL 8036First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Arista AL 8-8088First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Arista ALB6-8354LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Portugal | Ariola 205 007LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Midnight Blue
- A2Hush
- A3Shadows
- A4Gettin' Older
- B1Waiting For Hugo
- B2Only For You
- B3Voices In The Wind
- B4Jerusalem
- B5Graveyard Angel
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Midnight Blue are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Midnight Blue are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1982 and 1984.
When was Midnight Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Europe, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is Ariola 205 007.
How do I tell if my copy of Midnight Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 205 007, AL 8-8088, AL 9618, ALB6-8354) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 205007 A-1 and 205007 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Midnight Blue 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.
