US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Rare Earth R 5060F
- Format
- 7"
Rare EarthMidnight Lady
Vinyl pressings
Midnight Lady
by Rare Earth · 1976
10 pressings5 countriesFunkRockFunk / Soul
Midnight Lady was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Lady
9 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 5 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Rare Earth R 5060F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Rare Earth R 5060F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Rare Earth R 5060F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Rare Earth TMO-11183
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Rare Earth 1C 006-97 872
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
97 87 2 A - 4 ❍Side A, stamped
97 87 2 B - 1 ○Side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Rare Earth TMO-11183First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Australia | Rare Earth TMO-11183First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Germany | Rare Earth 1C 006-97 872First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | Rare Earth 1C 006-97 8727", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1976 | Italy | Tamla Motown RSL NP 63125First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Philippines | Tamla Motown M-45-126First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Rare Earth R 5060FFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | US | Rare Earth R 5060FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Rare Earth R 5060FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Rare Earth R 5060FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMidnight Lady3:30
- BWallking Schtick4:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Midnight Lady are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Midnight Lady are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Midnight Lady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Australia, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Rare Earth R 5060F.
How do I tell if my copy of Midnight Lady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 5060F, TMO-11183, 1C 006-97 872, RSL NP 63125) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Midnight Lady 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.
