US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Metal Magic Records MMR 1985
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MMR-1985-A3 F/WØ L-21931Side A, etched
MMR-1985-B3 L-21931-XSide B, etched
PanteraI Am The Night
Vinyl pressings
I Am The Night
by Pantera · 1985
12 pressings2 countriesHeavy MetalGlamRock
I Am The Night 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 I Am The Night
2 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
- Metal Magic Records MMR 1985
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
MMR-1985-A Ø L-21931Side A, etched
MMR-1985-B2 L-21931-XSide B, etched
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.
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Metal Magic Records MMR 1985First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Metal Magic Records MMR 1985First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Metal Magic Records MMR 1985LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Metal Magic Records MMR 1985LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Not On Label (Pantera) MMR 1985LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 2023 | US | Metal Magic Records MMR 1985 / Metal Magic Records MMR-1985LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Metal Magic Records MMR 1985 / Metal Magic Records MMR-1985LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Metal Magic Records MMR-1985LP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | 128482 MMR-1985 / Metal Magic Records MMR-1985LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Metal Magic Records MMR 1985LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Metal Magic Records MMR 1985LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Metal Magic Records MMR 1985LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Hot And Heavy4:06
- A2I Am The Night4:26
- A3Onward We Rock!3:55
- A4D*G*T*T*M1:45
- A5Daughters Of The Queen4:15
- B1Down Below2:39
- B2Come-On Eyes4:12
- B3Right On The Edge4:05
- B4Valhalla4:05
- B5Forever Tonight4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Am The Night are there?
12 vinyl pressings of I Am The Night are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1985 and 2023.
When was I Am The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US. One of them is Metal Magic Records MMR 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of I Am The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MMR 1985) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MMR-1985-A3 F/WØ L-21931 and MMR-1985-B3 L-21931-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Am 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.
