UK
July 1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058499Polydor 2058 499
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2058499 A//2 420 0 1 11 MELY.Runout area side A
2058499 B//2 420 0 12 1 MELYS !Runout area side B
Vinyl pressings
Tonight
by The Rubettes · 1974
24 pressings18 countriesPop RockGlamRockPop
Tonight 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 Tonight
23 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 17 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 15092
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 15092
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PD-15092-AM-1 7-19-79 37011A-Side Runout Etching
Ƨ PD-15092-AS-1 7-19-79 40319 STERLING RLB-Side Runout Etching
PD 15092-AMLabel A
PD 15092 ASLabel B
Japan
November 1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor DP-1950
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 499
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2058 499 A 7YS 771Runout A, stamped
2058 499 B 7YS 772Runout B, stamped
Austria
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 499
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2058 499 S1 Made in Austria 320 24 2 1Runout A, stamped
2058 499 S2 320 24 2 1 Made in AustriaRunout B, stamped
2058 499 ALabel side A
2058 499 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Polydor 2058 499First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2058 499First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Belgium | Polydor 2058 499First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Belgium | Polydor 2058 499First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Polydor 2058 499-DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | Canada | Polydor 2058 499-ASFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Canada | Polydor 2058 499First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | Polydor 2058 499First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Polydor 2058 499First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2058 499First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Ireland | Polydor 2058 499First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Italy | Polydor 2058 499First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Italy | Polydor AS 288First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Polydor 2058 499First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Polydor 2058 499First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | Polydor 2058 4997", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ATonight3:40
- BSilent Movie Queen3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tonight are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Tonight are listed here, from 18 countries.
When was Tonight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 2058499, released July 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Tonight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2058499, PD 15092, DP-1950, 2058 499) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2058499 A//2 420 0 1 11 MELY. and 2058499 B//2 420 0 12 1 MELYS !. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tonight 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.
