Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- EMI USA 1C 006-20 3869 7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2038697 - A1Runout stamped side A
2038697 - B1Runout stamped side B
Richard MarxChildren Of The Night
Vinyl pressings
Children Of The Night
by Richard Marx · 1990
12 pressings7 countriesRock
Children Of The Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Children Of The Night
12 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- EMI USA 060-20 3869 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- EMI USA 1C 006-20 3869 7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12MT 84
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- EMI USA MT 84EMI USA 20 3920 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MT 84 A - 1 - 1 - Q3 D BA Side runout
MT 84 B - 1 - 1 - Q3 D BB Side runout
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- EMI USA MT 84EMI USA 20 3920 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
MT 84 A - 1 - 1 - 1 - DStamped A Side runout
MT 84 B - 1 - 1 - 1 DStamped B Side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | EMI US 2425First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | EMI USA 1C 006-20 3869 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | EMI USA 060-20 3869 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | EMI USA 1C 006-20 3869 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | France | EMI France 2038697 / EMI USA 2038697First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Italy | EMI 14-2038696First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Italy | EMI 06 2038697First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | EMI 12MT 84First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | EMI USA MT 84 / EMI USA 20 3920 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | EMI USA MT 84 / EMI USA 20 3920 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | EMI NR-50288First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | EMI Electrola 20 3869 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AChildren Of The Night (Single Version)4:05
- BRight Here Waiting (Live)4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Children Of The Night are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Children Of The Night are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Children Of The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is EMI USA 1C 006-20 3869 7.
How do I tell if my copy of Children Of The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-20 3869 7, 060-20 3869 6, 12MT 84, MT 84) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2038697 - A1 and 2038697 - B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Children Of 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.
