US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Alligator Records AL 4708
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-4708-A FLICK AUDIO LABS. F.D.A ☖Runout side A
AL-4708-B FLICK AUDIO LABS. F.D.A ☖Runout side B
AL 4708-ALabel side A
AL 4708-BLabel side B
Son SealsMidnight Son
Vinyl pressings
Midnight Son
by Son Seals · 1976
10 pressings4 countriesChicago BluesBlues
Midnight Son was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Midnight Son
1 pressing came out in 1976, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | Alligator Records AL 4708First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Sonet STY 28106LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Sonet 0069.071LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Sonet SNTF 728LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Sonet SNTF 728LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Alligator Records AL 4708 / Alligator Records 4708LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Sonet STY 28106 / Sonet STY.28106LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | France | Sonet STY 28106LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Alligator Records AL 4708LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Alligator Records AL 4708LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I Believe (You're Trying To Make A Fool Out Of Me)4:15
- A2No, No Baby4:30
- A3Four Full Seasons Of Love2:50
- A4Telephone Angel5:27
- A5Don't Bother Me3:52
- B1On My Knees4:59
- B2Don't Fool With My Baby3:04
- B3Strung Out Woman3:45
- B4Going Back Home7:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Midnight Son are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Midnight Son are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1976 and 1980.
When was Midnight Son first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US. One of them is Alligator Records AL 4708.
How do I tell if my copy of Midnight Son is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL 4708) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-4708-A FLICK AUDIO LABS. F.D.A ☖ and AL-4708-B FLICK AUDIO LABS. F.D.A ☖. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Midnight Son 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.