US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 1-23976
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Press
- Runout / matrix
1-23976-A-WW2 —< TML-X
1-23976-B-WW1 —< TML-X
Vinyl pressings
Nightline
by Randy Crawford · 1983
27 pressings19 countriesSoulFunkRhythm & BluesDisco
Nightline 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 Nightline
25 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 1-23976
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Press
- Runout / matrix
1-23976-A-SH3 0 B-18507-SH3 SLM △ 5192 TML M 1-1 SM1-1Runout side A, variant 1
1-23976-B-SH2 0 B-18507-SH2 SLM △ 5192-X TML X 1-2 SM1-1Runout side B, variant 1
1-23976-A-SH2 B-18507-SH2 SLM △ 5192 TML-S 1-1Runout side A, variant 2
1-23976-B-SH2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-18508-SH2 SLM △ 5192-X TML-X 1-1Runout side B, variant 2
Country unknown
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records Inc. WBC 1562
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
October 1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 23976-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Å MX208457-C 23976-1-1Side A runout
Å MX208458 23976-1-2Side B runout
MX208457Side A label
MX208458Side B label
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 92 39761
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
92-39761-A MCCLEAR JW [stamped Capitol logo]Side A runout
92-39761-B MCP -JW [stamped Capitol logo]Side B runout
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 92-3976-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 923976-1 Ax RMESide A runout, stamped
R/S Alsdorf 923976-1 B4 D RMESide B runout, stamped
92-3976-1Side A label
92-3976-2Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Unknown | Warner Bros. Records Inc. WBC 1562First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 39761First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 92-3976-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 92-3979-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 92-3976-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Warner Bros. Records 92-3976-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records 92-3976-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany & Switzerland | Warner Bros. Records 92-3976-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records 92-3976-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Jamaica | Warner Bros. Records 1-23976First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-11422First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-11422First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records 92-3976-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records 23976-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Norway | Warner Bros. Records 9 23976-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records 23976-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Nightline3:47
- A2Living On The Outside3:36
- A3Why3:30
- A4Bottom Line4:05
- A5In Real Life4:06
- B1Happy Feet4:53
- B2This 'Ole Heart Of Mine3:58
- B3Lift Me Up4:26
- B4Ain't No Foolin'3:51
- B5Go On And Live It Up3:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nightline are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Nightline are listed here, from 19 countries.
When was Nightline first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 1-23976.
How do I tell if my copy of Nightline is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1-23976, WBC 1562, 23976-1, 92 39761) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1-23976-A-WW2 —< TML-X and 1-23976-B-WW1 —< TML-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nightline 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.
