US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC 12239
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T 17066-S ③ 7 TIRunout, side A, etched
T 17067-S ③ 7Runout, side B, etched
45-17066-SLabel side A
45-17067-SLabel side B
Rufus & Chaka KhanAt Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)
Vinyl pressings
At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)
by Rufus & Chaka Khan · 1977
16 pressings10 countriesRhythm & BluesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up) 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 At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)
16 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 10 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 ABC-12239
- Format
- 7" · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p 17066-S ⑤ >Side A Runout, variant 1
p 17067-S ⑥ >Side B Runout, variant 1
p 17066-S ⑪Side A Runout, variant 2
17067-S ⑩Side B Runout, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC 12239
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T 17066-S ③ >Runout side A, etched
17067-S ④ > TIRunout side B, etched
45-17066-SLabel side A
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-12239
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Country unknown
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 1022-12239
- Format
- 7"
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC 4165
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Unknown | ABC Records 1022-12239First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Australia | ABC Records ABC- 12239First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Brazil | ABC Records 6.26-101-036First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | ABC Records 1022-12239First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Ecuador | ABC Records 112-0058First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Greece | ABC Records ABC 12239First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | ABC Records YK 826 ABFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Mexico | ABC Records MI 30380 / Musart MI 30380First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Spain | ABC Records 027063/5 / ABC Records 02.7063/5First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Spain | ABC Records 021236/0First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | UK | ABC Records ABC 4165First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | UK | ABC Records ABC 4165First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | ABC Records ABC 12239First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | ABC Records ABC-12239First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | ABC Records ABC-12239First year7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AAt Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up) (Edited Version)2:55
- BBetter Days3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up) are there?
16 vinyl pressings of At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up) are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is ABC Records ABC 12239.
How do I tell if my copy of At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABC 12239, ABC-12239, 1022-12239, ABC 4165) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T 17066-S ③ 7 TI and T 17067-S ③ 7. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up) 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.
