Sweden
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sonet T-10187
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
T-10187-A PD-CRA-side, runout, etched
T-10187-B PD-CRB-side, runout, etched
Secret ServiceWhen The Night Closes In
Vinyl pressings
When The Night Closes In
by Secret Service · 1985
17 pressings7 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
4 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 3 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.
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sonet 90245Virgin 90245
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
90245 A 1 M3 352782Stamped on runout area side A
90245 B 1 M3 352783Stamped on runout area side B
90245 AOn label side A
90245 BOn label side B
Portugal
1985- Label and catalog number
- Edisom 438809
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Portugal
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sonet 538709
- 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | Sonet 90245 / Virgin 90245First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Portugal | Edisom 438809First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Portugal | Sonet 538709First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Sweden | Sonet T-10187First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | Interfusion K-99947", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Belgium | Sonet SON 22997", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Sonet 80 25712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | Sonet SA 3034 / Virgin SA 30347", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Special Edition · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Special Edition · Promo |
| 1986 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20523 / TELDEC 6.20523 AE12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | TELDEC 6.14531 / TELDEC 6.14531 AC7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | TELDEC 6.14531 / TELDEC 6.14531 AC7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20523 / TELDEC 6.20523 AE12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Sonet SONX 272312", 45 RPM, Special Edition | 12", 45 RPM, Special Edition |
| 1986 | Italy | Sonet SON 27237", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Sweden | Sonet SEC-1012", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Sweden | Sonet SEC-1012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AWhen The Night Closes In4:07
- BSpecial Songs3:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When The Night Closes In are there?
17 vinyl pressings of When The Night Closes In are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was When The Night Closes In first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Sweden, France, Portugal. One of them is Sonet T-10187.
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 T-10187, 90245, 438809, 538709) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T-10187-A PD-CR and T-10187-B PD-CR. 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.
