UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP-30154
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
BLP 30154 A//1 M 1 3 2
BLP 30154 B//1 M 1 1 1
Sonny Stitt & The GiantsNight Work
Vinyl pressings
Night Work
by Sonny Stitt & The Giants · 1974
14 pressings7 countriesPost BopJazz
Night Work was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Night Work
5 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Europe
1974- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLM 52009
- Format
- LP
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP-30 154
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BLP 30154 A YL1Stamped Side A
BLP 30154 B YL1Stamped Side B
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BL 278.111Black Lion Records 278.111
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BLP 30154 A YL1Stamped Side A
BLP 30154 B YL1Stamped Side B
Netherlands
1974- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30154
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
08-21833-2A-1Runout, side A
08-21833-1B-1Runout, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Europe | Black Lion Records BLM 52009First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | France | Black Lion Records BLP-30 154First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Black Lion Records BL 278.111 / Black Lion Records 278.111First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30154First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Black Lion Records BLP-30154First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Germany | Black Lion Records ITC 28 484-4 ULP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30154LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Black Lion Records BL-307LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Black Lion Records BL-307LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Black Lion Records BL-307LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Jazz Man JAZ 5040LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Black Lion K18P 9326 / Black Lion Records BLP-30154LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30154LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Black Lion Records BL-307LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Night Work7:28
- A2Matter Horns10:47
- B1Loverman5:12
- B2Satin Doll5:32
- B3Don't Blame Me4:07
- B4Hello6:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Night Work are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Night Work are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1981.
When was Night Work first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Europe, France, Netherlands. One of them is Black Lion Records BLP-30154.
How do I tell if my copy of Night Work is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP-30154, BLM 52009, BLP-30 154, BL 278.111) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLP 30154 A//1 M 1 3 2 and BLP 30154 B//1 M 1 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Night Work 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.