UK
November 17, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Bluebird BRT 26
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BRT 26 A RAYEtched, Side A
BR T 26 B₁ RAYEtched, Side B
Yasuko AgawaL.A. Nights / New York Afternoon
Vinyl pressings
L.A. Nights / New York Afternoon
by Yasuko Agawa · 1986
11 pressings2 countriesJazz-FunkSoulJazzdanceElectronic
L.A. Nights / New York Afternoon was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 L.A. Nights / New York Afternoon
4 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
UK
November 17, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Bluebird BR 26
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
November 17, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Bluebird BRT 26
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BRT 26 A RAYA Side [Etched]
BR T 26 B1 RAYB Side [Etched]
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Bluebird BRT 26
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | UK | Bluebird BRT 26First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1986 | UK | Bluebird BRT 26First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Bluebird BR 26First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Bluebird BRT 26First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Japan | Invitation VIH-1200812" | 12" |
| 1987 | Japan | Invitation VIH-1200812", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Japan | Victor CLP-10512" | 12" |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | UK | Bluebird BRT 2612", Reissue, Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial | 12", Reissue, Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial |
| 2016 | Japan | HMV Record Shop HR12S00112", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Japan | Lawson Entertainment, Inc. HR12S02712", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Victor SLP-5912", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AL.A. Nights5:30
- BNew York Afternoon3:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of L.A. Nights / New York Afternoon are there?
11 vinyl pressings of L.A. Nights / New York Afternoon are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1986 and 2021.
When was L.A. Nights / New York Afternoon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK. One of them is Bluebird BRT 26, released November 17, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of L.A. Nights / New York Afternoon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BRT 26, BR 26) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BRT 26 A RAY and BR T 26 B₁ RAY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is L.A. Nights / New York Afternoon 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.