US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 32210
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P AL 32210 1ARunout side A, stamped
P BL 32210-1ARunout side B, stamped
AL 32210Label side A
BL 32210Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Sweetnighter
by Weather Report · 1973
41 pressings10 countriesFusionContemporary JazzJazz
Sweetnighter was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Sweetnighter
17 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 10 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 32210
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o P AL-32210-1C 1SSide A runout stamped [1S etched]
o P BL-32210-1C 2SSide B runout stamped [2S etched]
AL 32210Side A label
BL 32210Side B label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 32210
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL 32210-1A p oRunout side A, variant 1
P BL 32210-1A p oRunout side B, variant 1
P AL 32210-1CRunout side A, variant 2
P BL 32210-1CRunout side B, variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 32210
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o P AL-32210-1B 2TSide A runout
o P BL-32210-1B 1T oSide B runout
AL 32210Side A label
BL 32210Side B label
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 65532CBS 65532
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S 65532 A1 A 2Variant 1 Runout area A-side, stamped
S 65532 B1 A 4Variant 1 Runout area B-side, stamped
S 65532 A1 A 7Variant 2 Runout area A-side, stamped
S 65532 B1 A 3Variant 2 Runout area B-side, stamped
Italy
May 28, 1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 65532CBS 65532
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S CI 65532◊1L 28/5/73Side A runout stamped
S CI 65532◊2L 28/5/73Side B runout stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | CBS SBP 234346First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | Columbia KC 32210First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Columbia KC 32210First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Columbia KC 32210First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Europe | CBS S 65532 / CBS KC 32210First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPL 189 / CBS/Sony SOPL-189First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPL 189 / CBS/Sony SOPL-189First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | CBS S 65532First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | South Africa | Columbia ASF 1760First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | CBS S 65532First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Spain | CBS S 65532First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | CBS S 65532 / CBS 65532First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Columbia KC 32210First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Columbia KC 32210First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Columbia KC 32210First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | CBS/Sony 18AP 2175LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Europe | CBS S 65532 / CBS 65532LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP515 / Columbia KC 32210LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2015 | US | Friday Music FRM-32210 / Columbia 88875003671LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP515 / Columbia KC 32210LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP515 / Columbia KC 32210LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP515BLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS S 65532 / CBS CBS 65532LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | CBS S 65532 / CBS 65532LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | Europe | Columbia S 65532LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | CBS 65532 / CBS S 65532LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia 65532LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | CBS S 65532 / CBS 65532LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | UK | CBS 65532 / CBS S 65532LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | CBS 65532LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Boogie Woogie Waltz13:01
- A2Manolete5:50
- A3Adios2:56
- B1125th Street Congress12:12
- B2Will6:13
- B3Non-Stop Home4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sweetnighter are there?
41 vinyl pressings of Sweetnighter are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1973 and 2026.
When was Sweetnighter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Italy, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia KC 32210.
How do I tell if my copy of Sweetnighter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KC 32210, S 65532, SBP 234346, SOPL 189) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P AL 32210 1A and P BL 32210-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sweetnighter 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.
