Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 5258ZYX Records 5258
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
IP ZYX-5258/A etRunout side A
IP ZYX-5258/B etRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Music In The Night
by Solid Strangers · 1985
17 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronic
Music In 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Music In The Night
16 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 1137ZYX Records ZYXrec 1137
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZYX-1137/A IP etRunout A, etched [stamped "IP"]
IP ZYX-1137/B etRunout B, etched [stamped "IP"]
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 5258ZYX Records 5258
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
IP ZYX-5258/A etRunout side A
IP ZYX-5258/B etRunout side B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 5258ZYX Records 5258
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
IP ZYX-5258/A etRunout side A
IP ZYX-5258/B etRunout side B
Belgium
1985- Label and catalog number
- BMC ARS. 3658ARS ARS. 3658
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Belgium
1985- Label and catalog number
- ARS Records ARS. 1658ARS Benelux 1658
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ARS 1658 -Runout side A
ARS 1658 - B1Runout side B
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.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Belgium | BMC ARS. 3658 / ARS ARS. 3658First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Belgium | ARS Records ARS. 1658 / ARS Benelux 1658First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Belgium | ARS Benelux 3658 / ARS Records ARS. 3658First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Beverly Records 883 376-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Beverly Records 883 376-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5258 / ZYX Records 5258First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | ZYX Records 1137 / ZYX Records ZYXrec 1137First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5258 / ZYX Records 5258First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5258 / ZYX Records 5258First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Greece | Sakkaris Records SRD 12003First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Cruisin' Records CRN 727First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | ICEBERG ICE S 0007First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Iceberg Records ICE M 07 / Iceberg Records 76.20157-01First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX-140First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro BNS-137First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AMusic In The Night3:34
- BIt's Just Time3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Music In The Night are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Music In The Night are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Music In The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany, Belgium, France, Greece and more. One of them is ZYX Records ZYX 5258.
How do I tell if my copy of Music In The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZYX 5258, 1137, ARS. 3658, ARS. 1658) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IP ZYX-5258/A et and IP ZYX-5258/B et. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Music In The Night 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.