UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 93
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JIVE- T- 93-A1 POUNA TA1PE ΛRunout side A, etched/stamped
JIVE- T- 93-B1 ΛRunout side B, etched/stamped
JIVE T 93A*Label side A
JIVE T 93B*Label side B
Winston GroovyNight Shift
Vinyl pressings
Night Shift
by Winston Groovy · 1985
27 pressings10 countriesReggae
Night Shift was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Night Shift
26 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 93
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JIVE 93 A1 BUNDX TA1PE
JIVE 93 B1
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sound City SCD015
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
SCD-015-A1 MT.Runout
SCD-015-B1 MT.Runout
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 93
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · orange vinyl
- Runout / matrix
JIVE- T- 93-A1 POUNA TA1PE ΛRunout side A, etched/stamped
JIVE- T- 93-B1 ΛRunout side B, etched/stamped
JIVE T 93A*Label side A
JIVE T 93B*Label side B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jive JD-1-9395
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JD-1-9395-SA -1 MASTERING BY FRANKFORT/WAYNE NEW YORK
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jive JS1-9394
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Barbados | Jive XD-01369First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Barbados | Jive JIVE 93First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Benelux | Jive 145.161First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Canada | Jive JVD 034First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Jive JIVE 93XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Carrere 8549First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | France | Jive 13832First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Germany | Jive 6.20434 AE / Jive 6.20434First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | Jive 6.14362 / Jive 6.14362 ACFirst year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Jive 6.20434First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | Jive 6.20434 AE / Jive 6.20434First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | Jive 6.20434 AE / Jive 6.20434First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Jive 151.187First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Jive 151.187 / Jive 6.20434 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Jive JIVE 93First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Sound City SCD01512", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ANight Shift
- BWhat Will I Do
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Night Shift are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Night Shift are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Night Shift first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Barbados, Benelux and more. One of them is Jive JIVE T 93.
How do I tell if my copy of Night Shift is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JIVE T 93, JIVE 93, SCD015, JD-1-9395) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JIVE- T- 93-A1 POUNA TA1PE Λ and JIVE- T- 93-B1 Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Night Shift 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.