US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Megatone Records MT-107
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MT-107-A STERLING [EDP logo]A Side
MT-107-B STERLING [EDP logo]B Side
Paul ParkerShot In The Night
Vinyl pressings
Shot In The Night
by Paul Parker · 1983
13 pressings8 countriesHi NRGDiscoElectronic
Shot In The Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Shot In The Night
10 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Australia & New Zealand
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA Limited Australia and New Zealand TDS-129Megatone Records TDS-129
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Strong Record SRX 102
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SRX 102/1
SRX 102/2
Mexico
1983- Label and catalog number
- Trebol TI 70681
- Format
- 12"
Mexico
1983- Label and catalog number
- Trebol TI-70681
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- Injection Disco Dance Label 234.594
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
234.594 - A1Side A Run-out
234.594 - B1Side B Run-out
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Limited Australia and New Zealand TDS-129 / Megatone Records TDS-129First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Strong Record SRX 102First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Mexico | Trebol TI 70681First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Mexico | Trebol TI-70681First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 234.594First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 134.594First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Philippines | Megatone Records MS-1051First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | Hispavox 549 038 / Megatone Records 549 038First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Spain | Hispavox 445 051 / Megatone Records 445 051First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Megatone Records MT-107First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Megatone Records MT-10712", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | US | Megatone Records12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Sweden | Sound Of Scandinavia SOS 11607", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AShot In The Night6:03
- BShot In The Night (Short Version)3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shot In The Night are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Shot In The Night are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Shot In The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Australia & New Zealand, Italy, Mexico and more. One of them is Megatone Records MT-107.
How do I tell if my copy of Shot In The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MT-107, TDS-129, SRX 102, TI 70681) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MT-107-A STERLING [EDP logo] and MT-107-B STERLING [EDP logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shot In 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.
