Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor AS 5000 488
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2001 786 ALabel side A
The SweetCalifornia Nights
Vinyl pressings
California Nights
by The Sweet · 1977
14 pressings9 countriesPop RockRock
California Nights was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 California Nights
1 pressing came out in 1977, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Italy | Polydor AS 5000 488First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Australia | Polydor 2001 7867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Austria | Polydor 2001 7867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Belgium | Polydor 2001 7867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Capitol Records SPRO-8883 / Capitol Records SPRO-88877", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | Canada | Capitol Records 46107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 2001 7867", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Guatemala | Polydor 2001 7867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Italy | Polydor 2001 7867", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Polydor 2001 7867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Polydor 2001 7867", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records P-46107", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records 46107", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records 46107", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ACalifornia Nights3:14
- BShow Me The Way3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of California Nights are there?
14 vinyl pressings of California Nights are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was California Nights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Italy. One of them is Polydor AS 5000 488.
How do I tell if my copy of California Nights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS 5000 488) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2001 786 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is California Nights 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.
