Paul McCartney – No More Lonely Nights 12" Picture Disc 1984 Columbia Pitman NM
80s POP-ROCK & CINEMATIC COLLECTIBLE: Paul McCartney – No More Lonely Nights (Original November 1984 US 12" Picture Disc — Columbia Pitman "-1A" Premier Pressing)
Add a premier piece of 1980s music history to your vinyl library with this authentic original November 1984 US 12" picture disc pressing of Paul McCartney’s chart-topping theme, "No More Lonely Nights" (Columbia / MPL – 8C8 39927 / 8C8 39927 S1).
Written as the centerpiece for McCartney's feature film Give My Regards to Broad Street, the track is world-renowned not only for Paul's melodic vocal arrangement but also for the iconic, soaring guitar solo performed by Pink Floyd's David Gilmour. This dedicated 12" maxi-single features Arthur Baker’s high-energy club "Extended Playout Version" on Side 1, backed on Side 2 by the lush, George Martin-produced "Ballad" mix alongside a dynamic remake of Wings' classic "Silly Love Songs".
Manufactured at Columbia Records’ famed Pitman, New Jersey pressing plant (verified by the machine-stamped P in the runouts), Side 1 carries the earliest premier -1A Day-One first lacquer cut. Unlike standard picture discs of the era that suffered from heavy surface noise, Pitman’s advanced pressing process utilized premium clear virgin PVC to deliver deep electronic bass and crisp guitar transients with remarkably quiet playback.
The Technical & Pressing Profile
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Artist: Paul McCartney
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Title: No More Lonely Nights
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Label & Catalog Number: Columbia / MPL – 8C8 39927 / 8C8 39927 S1 (US Original Pressing)
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Format: 12" Vinyl Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, Stereo
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Release Date: November 1984
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Country of Origin: United States
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Genre / Style: Rock, Pop, Electronic, Stage & Screen, Soft Rock, Ballad, Disco
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Featured Personnel & Producers: David Gilmour (Guitar Solo), George Martin (Producer - Ballad Version), Arthur Baker (Remix Production)
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Pressing Plant: Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman, New Jersey (Machine-stamped
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Mastering Lineage: Side 1 premier Day-One
-1Alacquer cut; Side 2-1Dlacquer pass -
Matrix / Runout (Side 1):
XSS173090-1A P -
Matrix / Runout (Side 2):
XSS171956-1D P
Condition & Grading
Graded conservatively using standard Goldmine parameters:
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Record Condition: Near Mint (NM / M-)
The picture disc displays vibrant full-color graphics and pristine clear vinyl surface gloss. The Pitman pressing plays with an exceptionally quiet background, allowing Arthur Baker’s dance groove, dynamic synth basslines, and David Gilmour’s lead guitar to project with striking clarity and zero inner-groove distortion.
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Sleeve Condition: Generic / No Jacket
As originally issued for this specialty collector's release, this item comes without a standard cardboard jacket and is housed in a protective display sleeve.
Why This 12" Single Belongs in Your Collection
While many 1980s picture discs were novelty items with compromised playback, Columbia's Pitman plant pressed this 12" using high-grade materials that preserved audiophile-level clarity. Combining the definitive extended dance mixes with David Gilmour's legendary guitar work and premier -1A dead wax provenance, this Near Mint disc is both an impressive visual display piece and an outstanding analog player for serious Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, and 12" single collectors.
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Add this essential 1984 US Columbia Pitman Paul McCartney 12" picture disc to your collection today!