US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AB-987
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AB-987-A-RE2-1(circled) KENDUN ASide A
AB-987-B-RE1-4(circled) SM KENDUN BSide B
Vinyl pressings
Last Night On Earth
by Rhythm Heritage · 1977
28 pressings13 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Last Night On Earth was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Last Night On Earth
25 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 13 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AB-987
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AB-987-A-RE2-(scratch out)-4 1 1 KENDUN PRC BSIDE A
AB-987-B-RE1-1(circled) 1 1 KENDUN BSIDE B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Popcorn Productions AB-987Popcorn Productions # AB 987
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AB-987
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AB-987A-RE1-① (MR) AFM V △21711(2) KENDUN AA-side runout
AB-987-B-RE1-① (MR) AFM V △21711-X (1) KENDUN BB-side runout
AB-987-AA-side label
AB-987-BB-side label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AB-987
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AB-987-A-RE2-2(circled) K (edged)KENDUN (stamped) B (edged)
AB-987-B-REI I (circled) K AM (edged)KENDUN (stamped) A (edged)
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AB-987
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AB 987-A
AB 987-B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | ABC Records AB-987First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | ABC Records 6.26-404-060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | ABC Records 9022-987First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | ABC Records 68.039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | ABC Records 28 551 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | ABC Records YX-8090-ABFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Mexico | Musart EDI-60352First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | ABC Records 28589 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Philippines | ABC Records ABC-1088First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Singapore & Malaysia | ABC Records AB-987First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Singapore & Malaysia | ABC Records AB-987First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | ABC Records 11.7177/3 / Mediterraneo 11.7177/3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | ABC Records AB-987First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | ABC Records AB-987First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Popcorn Productions AB-987 / Popcorn Productions # AB 987First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Theme From Rocky (Gonna Fly Now)3:33
- A2Dance The Night Away3:48
- A3Disco Queen2:52
- Do It Again, Cisco Kid (Medley)
- A4aDo It Again
- A4bCisco Kid
- A5Theme From Lipstick3:36
- Last Night On Earth
- B1Part 1. Angry World5:50
- B2Part 2. Anytime, Any Place5:59
- B3Part 3. Last Night On Earth5:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Last Night On Earth are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Last Night On Earth are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Last Night On Earth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is ABC Records AB-987.
How do I tell if my copy of Last Night On Earth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AB-987, 0000987.7, 6.26-404-060, 9022-987) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AB-987-A-RE2-1(circled) KENDUN A and AB-987-B-RE1-4(circled) SM KENDUN B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Last Night On Earth 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.
