Vinyl pressings
by Sandra · 1985
In The Heat Of The Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
13 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
DM 107760 A-5/85 S II IIIRunout side A, variant 1
DM 107760 B-2/85 S I IIIRunout side B, variant 1
DM 107760 A-5/85 S IIRunout side A, variant 2
DM 107760 B-2/85 S IRunout side B, variant 2
DM 602051 A-5/85 S II IVRunout side A
DM 602051 B-2/85S IRunout side B
S 602 051 ALabel side A
S 602 051 BLabel side B
DM 602051 A-5/85 S IIRunout side A, variant 1
DM 602051 B-2/85S IRunout side B, variant 1
DM 602051 A-5/85 S II IIRunout side A, variant 2
DM 602051 B-2/85S IRunout side B, variant 2
DM 602051 A-5/85 S II IIRunout side A, variant 1
DM 602051 B-2/85S IRunout side B, variant 1
DM 602051 A-5/85 S IIRunout side A, variant 2
DM 602051 B-2/85S I IIRunout side B, variant 2
DM DSB -3765 A-1/85S IRunout Side A
DM DSB -3765 B-1/85S IRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Ecuador | Mercury 45-70101First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | RCA PT40480First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | RCA PB 40479First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 90240First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 80240First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 90240First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Virgin VINX 95First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45168First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45168First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Portugal | Virgin 434505First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 107 760 / Virgin 107 760-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 602 051 / Virgin 602 051-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 602 051 / Virgin 602 051-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Argentina | Mercury 00 001707", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Virgin PRP-828412", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | France | Virgin VISA 838612", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Virgin VG 2052 Z12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
30 vinyl pressings of In The Heat Of The Night are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1985 and 1999.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, Ecuador, France, Italy and more. One of them is Virgin 107 760, released November 1985.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 107 760, 602 051, PT40480, PB 40479) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 107760 A-5/85 S II III and DM 107760 B-2/85 S I III. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
