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Commodores – Nightshift
1985 · US · Motown · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 17, 2026
- MMint
- $14.19
- NMNear Mint
- $12.70
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $9.71
- VGVery Good
- $6.72
- G+Good Plus
- $3.73
- GGood
- $2.24
- FFair
- $1.49
- PPoor
- $0.75
17 copies listed on Discogs from $4.12.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- $10ref VA-QHT55Media M · MintSleeve M🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 6124MLA6124ML-A-15DZGU JM
- Runout — side B
- 6124MLB6124ML-B-15DZGU JM
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 050109612413
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 5010-96124-1
- Rights society
- ASCAP, BMI
- Pressing Plant ID
- SRPCW(Embossed next to the spindle hole)
- Recorded At
- Sound Castle Recorders, Los Angeles
- Mixed At
- Sound Castle Recorders, Los Angeles
- Mastered At
- Motown/Hitsville U.S.A. Recording Studios
- Pressed By
- Superior Record Pressing Corp., Tempe, Arizona
Specifications
- Artist
- Commodores
- Genre
- Funk / Soul
- Style
- Soul
- Year
- 1985
- Label
- Motown
- Catalog number
- 6124ML
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 050109612413
Tracklist
- A1Animal Instinct4:54
- A2Nightshift5:03
- A3I Keep Running4:11
- A4Lay Back5:01
- B1Slip Of The Tongue3:53
- B2Play This Record Twice4:22
- B3Janet3:41
- B4The Woman In My Life3:34
- B5Lightin' Up The Night4:02
- Engineer, Producer [Associate]
- Jeremy Smith
- Producer, Synthesizer, Percussion, Arranged By [Backing Vocals]
- Dennis Lambert
- Mastered By
- John Matousek
- Engineer [Assistant]
- Bino Espinoza
- Engineer [Assistant]
- Fred Law
- Engineer [Associate]
- Paul Ericksen
About this record
Pressed at Superior Record Pressing Corp. in Tempe, Arizona, this 1985 Motown US pressing carries the matrix codes 6124ML-A-15DZGU JM and 6124ML-B-15DZGU JM in the dead wax—a signature that distinguishes it from the concurrent European Motown release (ZL72343). The label text includes a specific two-line distribution credit centered below the copyright notice, a detail absent from other pressings of the same year.
What drives its value
Market value hinges sharply on condition. A Mint copy commands 14.19 USD, while a Near Mint drops to 12.70 USD; the spread widens further as grade descends—VG+ sits at 9.71 USD and VG at 6.72 USD.
Currently, 17 copies are listed for sale, with the lowest asking price at 4.12 USD, suggesting a buyer's market at the lower end. Community ownership is strong (310 have it), but want remains modest (31 collectors seeking it), indicating this is a standard pressing rather than a scarcity.
The US Motown pressing holds stable value above its European counterpart, reflecting its pressing plant pedigree and domestic distribution chain.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 6124ML on the spine and label. The dead-wax etchings on both sides read 6124ML-A-15DZGU JM (Side A) and 6124ML-B-15DZGU JM (Side B)—note the cursive JM initials and the absence of "#12" after "GU," which distinguishes it from related variants.
The label credit block includes the two-line distribution statement ("Distributed in the United States by MCA Distributing, Inc.") centered immediately below the 1985 Motown Record Corporation copyright line. The pressing plant imprint (Superior, Tempe) does not appear on the label but is confirmed by matrix analysis.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches and the label for writing or sticker residue; a Mint copy shows no surface marks, while VG+ allows light play wear visible only under magnification.
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Listen
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Release notes
This version has a label similar to , except / after "1985 Motown Record Corporation" and "Distributed in the United States by MCA Distributing, Inc." appear on two lines centered immediately below. Etched runout on both sides nearly identical to including cursive JM, except no "#12" after "GU".
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How much is this pressing worth in typical condition?
A VG+ copy is estimated at 9.71 USD according to the price guide. If you own one in that grade, expect to list it in that range, though the current lowest asking price across 17 active listings is 4.12 USD—likely reflecting copies in lower grades or bulk-sale pressure.
What is the difference between this US pressing and the European Motown version?
The US pressing (6124ML) was pressed in Tempe, Arizona and carries the matrix codes 6124ML-A-15DZGU JM and 6124ML-B-15DZGU JM. The European pressing uses catalogue number ZL72343 and has a different label layout. The US version includes the specific two-line MCA distribution credit, a distinguishing feature of the domestic release.
Is this a rare record?
No. Community data shows 310 collectors own it against only 31 seeking it, indicating it is widely held. The want-to-have ratio of roughly 1:10 places it firmly in the common-pressing category. Availability is steady, with 17 copies currently for sale.
What does the dead-wax matrix tell me?
The matrix codes 6124ML-A-15DZGU JM and 6124ML-B-15DZGU JM confirm this is a Superior Record Pressing Corp. pressing from Tempe. The cursive JM initials and the absence of "#12" after "GU" are key identifiers. These etchings are nearly identical to related variants except for that omission, making them a reliable verification point.
What condition should I expect at the lowest listed price?
At 4.12 USD, the lowest asking price suggests copies in G+ (3.73 USD) or G (2.24 USD) grades—records with significant play wear, surface noise, or label wear. A VG copy is estimated at 6.72 USD, so anything below that price likely reflects below-average condition or a motivated seller.