Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Killroy KIL 119529 KMSKillroy KILL 119529
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Ray T. JonesHey Tonight
Vinyl pressings
Hey Tonight
by Ray T. Jones · 1981
10 pressings6 countriesPop RockRock
Hey Tonight was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Hey Tonight
7 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Killroy 3473Killroy KS 3473 KF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45/3473/ALabel side A
45/3473/BLabel side B
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Wizard Records ZS-579
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Rio Records RIO 23
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6198 508
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6198508
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Wizard Records ZS-579First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Canada | Rio Records RIO 23First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Philips 6198 508First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Philips 6198508First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Killroy KIL 119529 KMS / Killroy KILL 119529First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Killroy 3473 / Killroy KS 3473 KFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Portugal | World 504 807First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Victoria vic-157", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Sky SKY 119550 SM / Sky 45/119529/A12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Repress, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Rio Records RIO 7437", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- Hey Tonight
- A.1Hey Tonight
- A.2Proud Mary
- A.3Born On The Bayou
- A.4Susy Q
- A.5Have You Ever Seen The Rain
- A.6Down On The Corner
- A.7Who'll Stop The Rain
- A.8Up Around The Bend
- A.9Hey Tonight Reprise
- -
- BDiana3:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey Tonight are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hey Tonight are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1981 and 1983.
When was Hey Tonight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Netherlands, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Killroy KIL 119529 KMS.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey Tonight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KIL 119529 KMS, 3473, ZS-579, RIO 23) 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 Hey 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.