US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9570
- Format
- LP, Compilation · PRC Press
- Runout / matrix
F-9570-A-1-1-11 TML-S PRCSide A runout
F-9570-B-1-1-11 TML-M PRCSide B runout
F-9570-AA-Side Label
F-9570-BB-Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Night Grooves
by The Blackbyrds · 1978
17 pressings10 countriesSoul-JazzJazz-FunkDiscoElectronic
Night Grooves was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Grooves
10 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 6 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9570
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p F-9570-A TML-M 1A-Side Runout Etching
p TI F-9570-B-1 TML-S 3 CB-Side Runout Etching
F-9570-AA-Side Label
F-9570-BB-Side Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9570
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Santa Maria pressing
- Runout / matrix
F-9570-A-1B TML-S 1A 2SSide A runout, variant 1
F-9570-B-1B TML-S B1 1SSide B runout, variant 1
F-9570-A-1B TML-S B5 1SSide A runout, variant 2
F-9570-B-1B TML-S A7 ESSide B runout, variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9570
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
T | F-9570-A-3 TML-SSide A runout
T | F-9570-B-1 TML-SSide B runout
F-9570-AA-Side Label
F-9570-BB-Side Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9570
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Santa Maria pressing
- Runout / matrix
F-9570-A-1A TML-M 8A A5Side A runout, etched; TML-M stamped
F-9570-B-1B TML-S s2Side B runout, etched; TML-S stamped
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 9160-9570
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
9160-9570-A Q
9160-9570-B Q
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Fantasy 9160-9570First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | France | Fantasy F-5954First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Germany | Fantasy BBS 2569 Ⓩ / Bellaphon BBS 2569 ⓏFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Fantasy F-9570 / Festival Records L 36819First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Singapore | Fantasy F-9570First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Fantasy F-9570First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Fantasy F-9570First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Fantasy F-9570First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Fantasy F-9570First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Fantasy F-9570First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Fantasy AMI 9570LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | UK | Fantasy FT 555 / Fantasy 0C 062 - 62 223LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | UK | Fantasy FT 555 / Fantasy 0C 062 - 62 223LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | Fantasy 504.7131LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | UK | BGP Records BGPD 147LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue, White Label · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue, White Label · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | BGP Records BGPD 147LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | UK | BGP Records BGPD 147LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Happy Music6:08
- A2Gut Level4:07
- A3Walking In Rhythm4:06
- A4Do It Fluid5:29
- B1Rock Creek Park6:15
- B2Supernatural Feeling7:14
- B3Soft And Easy4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Night Grooves are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Night Grooves are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1978 and 2002.
When was Night Grooves first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Canada, France, Germany and more. One of them is Fantasy F-9570.
How do I tell if my copy of Night Grooves is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-9570, 9160-9570, F-5954, BBS 2569 Ⓩ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F-9570-A-1-1-11 TML-S PRC and F-9570-B-1-1-11 TML-M PRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Night Grooves 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.
