US
August 1963- Label and catalog number
- Monument 45-823
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B7W-328Label A
B7W-329Label B
45-B7W-328 B MR △-48992Deadwax A
45-B7W-329 MR B △-48992-XDeadwax B
Rusty DraperNight Life
Vinyl pressings
Night Life
by Rusty Draper · 1963
10 pressings5 countriesCountryPopFolkWorld
Night Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Life
8 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
US
August 1963- Label and catalog number
- Monument 45-823
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
B7W-328Side A label
B7W-329Side B label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Monument 45-529
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7", Single
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Monument hlu 9786
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
45-mscm-6638-Ic
45-mscm-6639-Ic
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL-2141
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Monument MN823
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | London Records HL-2141First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Canada | Monument MN823First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | Monument MN. 529First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1963 | Germany | London Records DL20734First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | UK | Monument hlu 9786First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1963 | US | Monument 45-529First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1963 | US | Monument 45-823First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1963 | US | Monument 45-823First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Monument 45-8237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Monument 45-5297", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ANight Life2:26
- BThat's Why I Love You Like I Do2:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Night Life are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Night Life are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Night Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Monument 45-823, released August 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Night Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-823, 45-529, hlu 9786, HL-2141) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B7W-328 and B7W-329. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Night Life 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.
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