Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 786 789-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 786789-0-ARunout Side A
R/S Alsdorf 786789-0-BRunout Side B
Vinyl pressings
For Tonight
by Nancy Martinez · 1986
31 pressings11 countriesElectroSynth-popLatinElectronic
For Tonight was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 For Tonight
30 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 789 371-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7893717ASide A runout
7893717BSide B runout
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86789
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · SP
- Runout / matrix
ATLANTIC STUDIOS DK 1-1 SRC ST-DM-50109-50105-1Runout A Side Etching & Stamp, variant 1
ATLANTIC STUDIOS DK SRC ST-DM-50108-50106-1 1-4Runout B Side Etching & Stamp, variant 1
ATLANTIC STUDIOS DK 1-1 [SRC Logo] ST-DM-50109-50105-1Runout A Side Etching & Stamp, variant 2
ATLANTIC STUDIOS DK [SRC Logo] ST-DM-50108-50106-1 1-1Runout B Side Etching & Stamp, variant 2
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89371
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · AR
- Runout / matrix
ST A 50105-1 R 16329-2A Side Etched
ST A 50106-2 R 16330-2B Side Etched
ST-A-50105-ARA Side Label
ST-A-50106-ARB Side Label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86789
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Company Sleeve, SP
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-50109-50105-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. 1-1 SRCA-Side Runout Etching [ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. SRC Stamp]
ST-DM-50108-50106-1 1-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. SRCB-Side Runout Etching [ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. SRC Stamp]
ST-DM-50109 / 50105-SPA-Side Label
ST-DM-50108 / 50106-SPB-Side Label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86789
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · AR, Company Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] ST-DM-50109-50105-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D K B-24868-1 △13790 0- SP-AR 1-2Etched A Side (SRC ATLANTIC STUDIOS D K stamps)
[SRC logo] ST-DM-50108-50106-1 1-2 SP AR ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. 0- △13791 B-24869-1Etched B Side (SRC ATLANTIC STUDIOS D K stamps)
ST-DM-50109 / 50105-ARA Side Label
ST-DM-50108 / 50106-ARB Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Atlantic 0-86789First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Australia | Atlantic 7-89371First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Atlantic 78 93717First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Mahogany MAH-1709First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Atlantic 78 67890First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Canada | Mahogany MAH-1709First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Atlantic 78 93717First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Ecuador | Atlantic 73000-12First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | Atlantic 786 789-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Atlantic 786 789-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Atlantic 789 371-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Guatemala | Atlantic 0-86789First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Japan | Atlantic P-2215First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Mexico | Atlantic SLDA-3083First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Peru | Atlantic F6.ALT 0789371.9First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1For Tonight (Club Mix)6:55
- A2For Tonight (Radio Version)3:29
- B1For Tonight (Street Mix)6:19
- B2For Tonight (Central Park Mix)5:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of For Tonight are there?
31 vinyl pressings of For Tonight are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was For Tonight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Germany, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Atlantic 786 789-0.
How do I tell if my copy of For Tonight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 786 789-0, 789 371-7, 0-86789, 7-89371) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 786789-0-A and R/S Alsdorf 786789-0-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is For Tonight 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.
