US
1982- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB-33259-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NB-AL-33259-1REM3 MR-25831Hand etched Runout Side 1
NB-BL-33259-1 M2 MR-25831 XHand etched Runout Side 2
Vinyl pressings
Dawn Patrol
by Night Ranger · 1982
31 pressings8 countriesHard RockAORArena RockRock
Dawn Patrol 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 Dawn Patrol
12 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 5 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB-33259-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NB--33259-1-AL-1Hand etched Runout Side 1
NB--33259-1-BL-1Hand etched Runout Side 2
"MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF."Runout Both Sides
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB-33259-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NB-AL-33259-1 RE MS MR-25831Side A, Variant 1
NB-BL-33259-1 M2 MR-25831 XSide B, Variant 1
NB-AL-33259-1 RE MS MR-25831Side A, Variant 2
NB-BL-33259-1 MZ MR-25831 XSide B, Variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB-33259-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NB-AL 33259-1 RE MS ❀ MR-25831 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.Runout Side A
NB-BL 33259-1 M2 ❀ MR-25831X MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.Runout Side B
NB-AL-32259-1Label, side A
NB-BL-32259-1Label, side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB-33259-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NB-AL-33259-1 GD2 [FLOWER]Side A
NB-BL-33259-1 GD2 [FLOWER]Side B
MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.Deadwax Stamped both sides
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB-33259-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NB-AL (AL scratched out)-33259-1AL I (I scratched out) ❀ 2S MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. 1 N!ASide 1 - variant 1
NB-BL (BL scratched out)-33259-1-BL I (I scratched out) 1 ❀ MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. H9VSide 2 - variant 1
NB-(scratched out)-33259-1-AL-(scratched out) 1 ❀ MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A. CALF. B1XSide 1 - variant 2
NB-(scratched out)-33259-1-BL-(scratched out) 1 ❀ MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A. CALF. A5BBSide 2 - variant 2
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.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5460 / Camel Records Inc. MCA-5460LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Canada | MCA Records NB 33259-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | France | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 518520 / Vogue 518520First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Italy | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co LBW 17022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC 25301First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC 25301First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-5460LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB-33259-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB-33259-1LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-5460LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB-33259-1LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-5460LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB-33259-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-5460 / Camel MCA-5460LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-5460LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | France | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 783 269LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 230·16·002LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | South Korea | CBS/Sony KJPL-0349LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Tell Me You Love Me4:19
- A2Sing Me Away4:09
- A3At Night She Sleeps4:08
- A4Call My Name3:42
- A5Eddie's Comin' Out Tonight4:26
- B1Can't Find Me A Thrill3:19
- B2Young Girl In Love3:32
- B3Play Rough4:14
- B4Penny3:47
- B5Night Ranger4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dawn Patrol are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Dawn Patrol are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1982 and 2020.
When was Dawn Patrol first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB-33259-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Dawn Patrol is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB-33259-1, EPC 25301, B1-33259, 518520) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NB-AL-33259-1REM3 MR-25831 and NB-BL-33259-1 M2 MR-25831 X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dawn Patrol 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.
