Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Jupiter Records 26 336 XOT
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 26 336 ALabel side A
S 26 336 BLabel side B
Penny McLeanMidnight Explosion
Vinyl pressings
Midnight Explosion
by Penny McLean · 1978
11 pressings8 countriesEuropopDiscoFunk / SoulPop
Midnight Explosion 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 Midnight Explosion
6 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Jupiter Records 26 336 XOT
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
26336 A-1 /78S Made in GermanyRunout side A
26336 B-1 /78S Made in GermanyRunout side B
S 26 336 ALabel side A
S 26 336 BLabel side B
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Image ILP 810
- Format
- LP, Album
Hong Kong
1978- Label and catalog number
- Jupiter Records 26 336 OT
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- Durium DAI 30308Durium Marche Estere D. AI 30-308
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- Durium DAI 30308Durium Marche Estere D. AI 30-308
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Image ILP 810First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Jupiter Records 26 336 XOTFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Jupiter Records 26 336 XOTFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Hong Kong | Jupiter Records 26 336 OTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Durium DAI 30308 / Durium Marche Estere D. AI 30-308First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Durium DAI 30308 / Durium Marche Estere D. AI 30-308First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Brazil | Young 304.1134 / Discos RGE/Fermata Ltda. 304.1134LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Jupiter Records VIP-6632LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Jupiter Records VIP-6632LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Canada | Inter Global Music PEC 90526 / Epic PEC 90526LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Jupiter Records 26 336 OTLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Midnight Explosion4:23
- A2Circle Of Flames4:08
- A3Dancing With The Night Tribe3:54
- A4I Need A Friend3:41
- A5Boogie Heaven4:06
- B1Hypnotic Love4:32
- B2Kidnapped-Hijacked3:52
- B3Backstreet Angel4:00
- B4Monkey, Monkey4:46
- B5Don't Say Goodnight, My Love4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Midnight Explosion are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Midnight Explosion are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Midnight Explosion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, Australia, Hong Kong, Italy. One of them is Jupiter Records 26 336 XOT.
How do I tell if my copy of Midnight Explosion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 26 336 XOT, ILP 810, 26 336 OT, DAI 30308) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 26 336 A and S 26 336 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Midnight Explosion 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.
