UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Today 2312 108
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2312108 A//1▽E420 1 1 7Runout side A
2312108 B//1▽E420 1 1 3Runout side B
The Oscar Peterson QuartetNight Child
Vinyl pressings
Night Child
by The Oscar Peterson Quartet · 1979
11 pressings8 countriesJazz
Night Child was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Child
5 pressings came out in 1979, 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
December 1979- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Today 2312 108Pablo today 2312-108
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2312 108 PP-2205Runout side A
2312 108 PP2206Runout side B
PP-2005Label side A, in parentheses
PP-2006Label side B, in parentheses
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Today 2312 108
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2312-108-A² TXHSide A runout etched
2312-108-B² TXSide B runout etched
2312-108-ASide A label
2312-108-BSide B label
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Today 2312 108
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Today MTF 1607
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Pablo Today 2312 108First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Pablo Today 2312 108First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Pablo Today MTF 1607First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Pablo Today 2312 108First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Pablo Today 2312 108 / Pablo today 2312-108First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Pablo Records 2312 108LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Pablo today 2312 108LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Australia | World Record Club R-11219 / World Record Club R 11219LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1985 | Australia | World Record Club R-11219 / World Record Club R 11219LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | World Record Club R-11219 / World Record Club R 11219LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| ? | Germany | Pablo Today 2312 108LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Solar Winds6:47
- A2Dancin' Feet6:15
- A3Soliloquy (Blues For Dr. John)9:07
- B1Night Child11:27
- B2Charlie3:05
- B3Teenager5:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Night Child are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Night Child are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 1985.
When was Night Child first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is Pablo Today 2312 108.
How do I tell if my copy of Night Child is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2312 108, MTF 1607) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2312108 A//1▽E420 1 1 7 and 2312108 B//1▽E420 1 1 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Night Child 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.