UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 53
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JIVE. T 53 A1 BILBO. TAPE OneRunout Side A
JIVE· T 53 B1 BILBO·TAPE OneRunout Side B
Richard Jon SmithIn The Night
Vinyl pressings
In The Night
by Richard Jon Smith · 1984
10 pressings5 countriesBoogieSoulElectronicFunk / Soul
In The Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 In The Night
10 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 53
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JIVE 53 A1Hand etched in run-out area A-side
JIVE 53 B1Hand etched in run-out area B-side
JIVE 53A*Label A-side
JIVE 53B*Label B-side
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JD-19152
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JDP-9152
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JS 1-9151Arista JS 1-9151
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JS 1-9151-SALabel Side A & B
Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive 151.144
- Format
- 12", 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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Netherlands | Jive 151.144First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Jive 145.089First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | Jive JIVE 53First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | Jive JIVE 1253First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Jive JIVE T 53First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Jive JIVE 53First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Jive JD-19152First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | US | Jive JDP-9152First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Jive JS 1-9151 / Arista JS 1-9151First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | USA & Canada | JIVE JS 1-9151First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AIn The Night (Extended Version)5:10
- B1In The Night (Dub Version)5:54
- B2I Need You (Extended Version)6:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In The Night are there?
10 vinyl pressings of In The Night are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was In The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Netherlands, South Africa and more. One of them is Jive JIVE T 53.
How do I tell if my copy of In The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JIVE T 53, JIVE 53, JD-19152, JDP-9152) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JIVE. T 53 A1 BILBO. TAPE One and JIVE· T 53 B1 BILBO·TAPE One. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In The 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.