Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Groove Merchant GM 512
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GM-512-A YCRunout side A
GM-512-B YCRunout side B
Richard "Groove" HolmesNight Glider
Vinyl pressings
Night Glider
by Richard "Groove" Holmes · 1972
10 pressings5 countriesSoul-JazzJazzFunk / SoulBlues
Night Glider was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Night Glider
1 pressing came out in 1972, 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.
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Groove Merchant GM 512First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Groove Merchant LDM. 30.189LP | LP |
| 1973 | US | Groove Merchant GM 512LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Groove Merchant GM 512LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Groove Merchant GM 512LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Groove Merchant GM 512LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | South Africa | Groove Merchant GM 512LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | America Records AM 6156LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Italy | Get Back GET8055LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Canada | Unidisc GMLP-512LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Night Glider5:17
- A2Flyjack3:30
- A3It's Going To Take Some Time4:30
- A4Pure Cane Sugar5:00
- B1Go Away Little Girl5:32
- B2One Mint Julep4:50
- B3Young And Foolish4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Night Glider are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Night Glider are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 2024.
When was Night Glider first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Canada. One of them is Groove Merchant GM 512.
How do I tell if my copy of Night Glider is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GM 512) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GM-512-A YC and GM-512-B YC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Night Glider 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.