US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35023
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
KD*A T1 PAL-35023-1G DSide 1 (etched except for "D")
T1 PBL-35023-1G KD*A ASide 2 (etched except for "A")
AL 35023Side 1 label
BL 35023Side 2 label
Tom JonesWhat A Night
Vinyl pressings
What A Night
by Tom Jones · 1977
14 pressings12 countriesLoungeRockFunk / SoulPop
What A Night 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 What A Night
8 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35023
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Australia
February 1, 1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMB.10399
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
November 1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 35023
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 35023-1A-2G ºA etched, º stamped
BL 35023-1A-2G ºB etched, º stamped
AL 35023A side label
BL 35023B side label
Argentina
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI 6890
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
YAX 5385Side A Label
YAX 5386Side B Label
Greece
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI 14C 062-60267
- 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 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 | Argentina | EMI 6890First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | EMI 14C 062-60267First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | EMI 60267LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | South Africa | EMI EMC 3221First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Epic JE 35023First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Epic JE 35023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Venezuela | EMI EMIs-7549First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Australia | EMI EMB.10399First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Epic PE 35023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | EMI 2C 068-60267LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 062-60267LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | New Zealand | EMI EMC 3221 / EMI 0C 062-60 267LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | EMI 7C 062-60267LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | EMI EMC 3221 / EMI 0C 062-60 267LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1What A Night3:28
- A2We Don't Live Here3:23
- A3No One Gave Me Love3:51
- A4Day To Day Affair3:29
- A5If This Is Love3:35
- B1I Wrote This Song3:12
- B2That's Where I Belong3:23
- B3Easy To Love3:04
- B4The Heart3:06
- B5Ramblin' Man3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What A Night are there?
14 vinyl pressings of What A Night are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was What A Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Australia, Canada, Argentina and more. One of them is Epic JE 35023.
How do I tell if my copy of What A Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JE 35023, EMB.10399, PE 35023, 6890) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KD*A T1 PAL-35023-1G D and T1 PBL-35023-1G KD*A A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What A 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.
