Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Merak Music MK 100
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MK 100 · ARunout side A, etched
MK 100 · BRunout side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
The Night
by Valerie Dore · 1984
37 pressings7 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
The Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 The Night
20 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Merak Music MK 100 NP
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MK 100 NP ARunout side A
MK 100 NP BRunout side B
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Merak Music MK 100
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MK 100 · ARunout side A, etched
MK · 100 · BRunout side B, etched
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Merak Music MK 100
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Merak Music MK 100 NP
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MK 100 NP ARunout side A
MK 100 NP BRunout side B
Germany
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 5153ZYX Records ZYX REC 5153
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZYX-5153/A etRunout side A
ZYX-5153/B etRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 1098First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5153 RFirst year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 5153 / ZYX Records ZYX REC 5153First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 1098First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 1098 / ZYX Records zyx rec 1098First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 1098First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 5153First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 1098First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 5153First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Merak Music MK 100First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Merak Music MK 100 NPFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | Merak Music MK 100First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Merak Music MK 100First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1984 | Italy | Merak Music MK 100 NPFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 135 / Dureco Benelux MS 135First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8795-1212" | 12" |
| 1999 | Germany | B.I.G. BIG 5005-1212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Germany | Terapia TPA 0031-1212" | 12" |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Germany | ZYX Music MAXI 1003-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Germany | ZYX Music MAXI 1060-1212", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Germany | ZYX Music MAXI1116P-1212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| 2026 | Germany | ZYX Music MAXI 1003-12 / ZYX Music GDC 2323-812", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, CD, Maxi-Single, 12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, CD, Maxi-Single, 12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Picture disc |
Tracklist
- AThe Night (Vocal Version)5:46
- BThe Night (Instrumental Version)5:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Night are there?
37 vinyl pressings of The Night are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 2026.
When was The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Italy, Germany, Netherlands. One of them is Merak Music MK 100.
How do I tell if my copy of The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MK 100, MK 100 NP, 5153, 1098) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MK 100 · A and MK 100 · B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The 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.
