UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 181
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
ARISTA 181 A3 BILBOSide A runout, etched
ARISTA 181 B3 DBSide B runout, etched
Vinyl pressings
Because The Night
by Patti Smith Group · 1978
45 pressings19 countriesClassic RockRock
Because The Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Because The Night
44 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 19 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.
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 181
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Italian Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ARIST 181 A 520 03Runout, A-side
ARIST 181 B 520 03Runout, B-side
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 181
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Injection-moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
ARISTA181 A//1 TO 1 1 1 5 BILBORunout, A-side, variant 1
ARISTA181 B//1 TO 1 1 1 1 DBRunout, B-side, variant 1
ARISTA181 A//1 TO 1 2 5 BILBORunout, A-side, variant 2
ARISTA181 B//1 TO 1 1 4 DBRunout, B-side, variant 2
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0318
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · US vinyl
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 181
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Italy Pressing
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 181
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Company Sleeve, Blue Injection-Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
ARISTA181 A//1 TO 1 2 3 BILBORunout side A
ARISTA181 B//1 TO 1 1 DBRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 45 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s45 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Arista AR-11688First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Australia | Arista AR-11688First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Australia | Arista AR-11688First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Belgium | Arista 4C006-60563First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Belgium | Arista 4C006-60563First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Brazil | Arista 31C 006 60563First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Arista AS 0318First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | France | Arista 2C 008-60563 / Arista 2 C 008 60563First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Arista 1C 006-60 563 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-60 563First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Arista 7C 006-60563 / Arista 1C 006-60 563First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | Arista 605637", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1978 | Guatemala | Arista 4428First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Italy | Arista 3C 006-60563First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | Japan | Arista IER-20433First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Japan | Arista IER-20433First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABecause The Night3:00
- BGod Speed6:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Because The Night are there?
45 vinyl pressings of Because The Night are listed here, from 19 countries.
When was Because The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Arista ARIST 181.
How do I tell if my copy of Because The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARIST 181, AS 0318, AR-11688, 4C006-60563) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARISTA 181 A3 BILBO and ARISTA 181 B3 DB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Because 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.
