US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Metroplex M-002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Model 500Night Drive (Thru-Babylon)
Vinyl pressings
Night Drive (Thru-Babylon)
by Model 500 · 1985
13 pressings3 countriesElectroTechnoElectronic
Night Drive (Thru-Babylon) was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Night Drive (Thru-Babylon)
4 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Metroplex M-002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
Archer, RE, 95 & As
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Metroplex M-002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
M-002-A 95 AS ARCHERRun-out Side A
M-002-B RE AS ARCHERRun-out Side B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Metroplex M-002
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Metroplex M-002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Metroplex M-002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Metroplex M-002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Metroplex M-002First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | US | Metroplex MRC-0994 / Macola Record Co. MRC-099412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 1989 | US | Metroplex M-00212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | Metroplex M-00212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Remastered | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | USA & Europe | Metroplex M-00212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Metroplex M-00212", Reissue, Repress | 12", Reissue, Repress |
| ? | US | Metroplex M-00212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Metroplex M-00212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Metroplex M-00212", Repress, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Repress, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | US | Metroplex M-00212" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Night Drive (Thru-Babylon)6:10
- A2Time Space Transmat6:10
- BNo UFO's (D-Mix)8:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Night Drive (Thru-Babylon) are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Night Drive (Thru-Babylon) are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1985 and 2023.
When was Night Drive (Thru-Babylon) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US. One of them is Metroplex M-002.
How do I tell if my copy of Night Drive (Thru-Babylon) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-002) 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 Night Drive (Thru-Babylon) 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.
