US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings OAS 5263Rush Associated Labels OAS 5263
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XSS05263ASide A Matrix
RedmanTonight's Da Night
Vinyl pressings
Tonight's Da Night
by Redman · 1992
11 pressings3 countriesHip Hop
Tonight's Da Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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's Da Night
3 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year. 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
1992- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings OAS 5141Chaos OAS 5141
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 05141ASide A Matrix
XSS 05141BSide B Matrix
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings AOD 5188Rush Associated Labels AOD 5188
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 05188ASide A Matrix
XSS 05188BSide B Matrix
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.
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | US | Def Jam Recordings OAS 5263 / Rush Associated Labels OAS 5263First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | US | Def Jam Recordings OAS 5141 / Chaos OAS 5141First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | US | Def Jam Recordings AOD 5188 / Rush Associated Labels AOD 5188First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Rush Associated Labels 42 74958 / Chaos 42 7495812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1993 | US | Rush Associated Labels 42 74958 / Def Jam Recordings 42 7495812" | 12" |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Rush Associated Labels OAS 5263 / Chaos OAS 526312", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Japan | Lexington MR-45-0107", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Lexington MR-040 / Manhattan Records MR-04012", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
| ? | UK | Rush Associated Labels 42 74958 / Chaos 42 7495812", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Def Jam Recordings AOD 5188 / Rush Associated Labels AOD 518812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Not On Label NNR 00212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Tonight's Da Night (LP Version)3:22
- A2Tonight's Da Night (Instrumental)3:05
- B1I'm A Bad2:53
- B2Rated "R"3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tonight's Da Night are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tonight's Da Night are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1992 and 2021.
When was Tonight's Da Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in US. One of them is Def Jam Recordings OAS 5263.
How do I tell if my copy of Tonight's Da Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OAS 5263, OAS 5141, AOD 5188) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS05263A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tonight's Da Night 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.