Marvin Gaye — Midnight Love
Known pressings
15 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | FR | CBS | CBS 85977 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1982 | US | — | — | — |
| 1982 | US | Columbia | FC 38197 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1982 | US | CBS | PCT 38197 | Cassette |
| 1986 | CA | Columbia | CK-38197 | CD |
| 1986 | US | Columbia | CK 38197 | CD |
| 1986 | XE | CBS | CDCBS 85977 | CD — made in Japan |
| 2000 | US | Columbia, Legacy | CK 63856 | CD — Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Series |
| 2000 | US | Legacy | COL 498169 2 | CD |
| 2000 | XE | Legacy, Columbia | 498169 2, COL 498169 2 | CD — Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Series |
| 2002 | US | Columbia | CS 64856 | SACD |
| 2002 | XE | Legacy | 498169 6 | SACD (2 channels) |
| 2010 | XE | Columbia, Sony Music | 88697653452 | CD |
| — | XE | CBS | CDCBS 85977 | CD — made in Austria |
| — | XW | Columbia, Legacy | — | Digital Media |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
Marvin Gaye "Midnight Love" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Marvin Gaye "Midnight Love" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Marvin Gaye "Midnight Love" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Marvin Gaye "Midnight Love" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Marvin Gaye "Midnight Love" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Marvin Gaye "Midnight Love" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Marvin Gaye "Midnight Love" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Marvin Gaye "Midnight Love" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Marvin Gaye "Midnight Love" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Marvin Gaye "Midnight Love" audiophile limited CD