Scandinavia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SLP-2770
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SLP-2770-A2 CR/OlleSide A
SLP-2770-B2 CR/OlleSide B
Vinyl pressings
When The Night Closes In
by Secret Service · 1985
39 pressings14 countriesSynth-popElectronic
When The Night Closes In 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.
How to spot a first pressing of When The Night Closes In
7 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Scandinavia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SLP-2770
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SLP-2770-A2 CR/OlleRunout side A
SLP-2770-B2 CR/OlleRunout side B
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sonet 70439
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.26308 AP
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
o c-6 , 26 308-01-1 BNRunout A, stamped, etched
6.26308-01-1Label A
6.26308-01-1Label 2
o c-6 , 26 308-01-2 BN
Greece
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VG 50183Virgin 062-VG 50183
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SNTL-12770
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | Sonet 70439First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | TELDEC 6.26308 APFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | Virgin VG 50183 / Virgin 062-VG 50183First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Sonet SNTL-12770First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Sonet SLP-2770First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Sonet SLP-2770First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Sweden | Sonet SLP-2770LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 2223465First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Argentina | Sicamericana Sacifi 14.785-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Brazil | Young 304.7034LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Portugal | Sonet 637509LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | Sanni Records SLP-2770LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24651 009LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24651 009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24651 009LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Russia | 80 Latituderecords 80LTLP-279LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | USSR | Мелодия С60 24651 009LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Night City3:38
- A2Let Us Dance Just A Little Bit More4:27
- A3Special Songs3:32
- A4Do You Remember3:26
- A5Walking4:03
- B1When The Night Closes In4:07
- B2How I Want You3:47
- B3Closer Every Day3:10
- B4Feel You Near Me3:04
- B5Just A Friend For The Night3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When The Night Closes In are there?
39 vinyl pressings of When The Night Closes In are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1985 and 2025.
When was When The Night Closes In first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Scandinavia, France, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is Sonet SLP-2770.
How do I tell if my copy of When The Night Closes In is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLP-2770, 70439, 6.26308 AP, VG 50183) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SLP-2770-A2 CR/Olle and SLP-2770-B2 CR/Olle. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is When The Night Closes In 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.
