US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 7-28303
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7-28303-A-SR1Run-out A
7-28303-B-SR1Run-out B
Rod StewartTwistin' The Night Away
Vinyl pressings
Twistin' The Night Away
by Rod Stewart · 1987
19 pressings11 countriesSoundtrackPop RockTwistRock
Twistin' The Night Away was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Twistin' The Night Away
19 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 11 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records PRO-A-2787
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Allied Pressing
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 7-28303
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
UK
October 22, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records RODS 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
RODS -1-A1 ΛRunout, side A
RODS 1 B1Runout, side B
RODS 1 A*Label, side A
RODS 1 B*Label, side B
Japan
October 21, 1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony 07SP 1051
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Australia
November 1987- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 651137 7
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 83037First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 83037First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Ecuador | CBS 133-0143First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Geffen Records GEF 651137 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Geffen Records GEF 651137 7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Geffen Records GEF 651137 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | New Zealand | Geffen Records 728303First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Portugal | Geffen Records GEF 651137 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Geffen Records GEF 651137 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Geffen Records GEF 651137 6 / Epic GEF 651137 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Geffen Records GEF 651137 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Switzerland | Geffen Records GEF 651137 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Geffen Records PRO-A-2787First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Geffen Records 7-28303First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Geffen Records 7-28303First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ATwistin The Night Away4:10
- BLet's Get Small5:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Twistin' The Night Away are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Twistin' The Night Away are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Twistin' The Night Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Geffen Records 7-28303.
How do I tell if my copy of Twistin' The Night Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-28303, PRO-A-2787, RODS 1, 07SP 1051) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7-28303-A-SR1 and 7-28303-B-SR1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Twistin' The Night Away 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.
