US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mirage 0-96867
- Format
- 12"
Taka BoomMiddle Of The Night
Vinyl pressings
Middle Of The Night
by Taka Boom · 1985
17 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Middle Of 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 Middle Of The Night
13 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mirage 7-99628
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mirage DMD 863
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST DM 48215-1Runout side A
ST DM 48216-48213-1Runout side B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mirage 7-99628
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label POSPX 763
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
POSPX763 A // 1Side A runout
POSPX763 B // 1Side B runout
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Boiling Point POSPX 763-DJPolydor 883 378-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
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 | France | Polydor 883 378-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 378-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 378-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 378-7 / Polydor POSP 763First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 378-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | Polydor 12MM 7022First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Japan | Polydor 12MM 7022First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Boiling Point POSPX 763-DJ / Polydor 883 378-1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Not On Label POSPX 763First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1985 | US | Mirage DMD 863First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Mirage 0-96867First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | US | Mirage 7-99628First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Mirage 7-99628First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Mirage DMD863/09686712", Single Sided, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Single Sided, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-3742 / Polydor 883 378-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMiddle Of The Night (Vocal/Long Version)5:18
- B1Middle Of The Night (Long Dub Mix)5:52
- B2Middle Of The Night (Vocal/Short Version)3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Middle Of The Night are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Middle Of The Night are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Middle Of The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Mirage 0-96867.
How do I tell if my copy of Middle Of The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-96867, 7-99628, DMD 863, POSPX 763) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Middle Of 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.