US
August 6, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3610
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-79962ASide A label
S45-79957Side B label
RaspberriesTonight
Vinyl pressings
Tonight
by Raspberries · 1973
19 pressings11 countriesPop RockRock
Tonight was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Tonight
18 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 11 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
August 6, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3610
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Jacksonville
- Runout / matrix
S45-79962A-Z5 3610 #1 ORunout A, etched
S45-79957-Z5 3610 #1 ORunout B, etched
S45-79962A)Label A
(S45-79957)Label B
US
August 6, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3610
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S45-79962A-Z3Runout A, etched
S45-79957-Z-3Runout B, etched
(S45-79962A)Label A
(S45-79957)Label B
US
August 6, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3610
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-79962A- Z1 ─◁Runout A, etched
S-45-79957 - Z2 ─◁Runout B, etched
(S45-79962A)Label A
(S45-79957)Label B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-3610
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PRO-6881 (79962A) Z1A-Side Runout Etching
S45-79962A-Z3 1B-Side Runout Etching
PRO-6681A-Side Label
S45-79962AB-Side Label
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-10305
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-10305First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-10305First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Brazil | Capitol Records S7C-11173First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1973 | Canada | Capitol Records 3610First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | Capitol Records 3610First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | Capitol Records 3610First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-81 502First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Capitol Records 81 5027", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1973 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR-10424First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-81502First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.3610First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 553First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | Capitol Records 1 J 006-81.502First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1973 | Sweden | Capitol Records 4E 006-81 502First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records P-3610First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- ATonight3:25
- BHard To Get Over A Heartbreak3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tonight are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Tonight are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Tonight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 3610, released August 6, 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Tonight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3610, P-3610, CP-10305, S7C-11173) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S45-79962A and S45-79957. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tonight 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.
