Patti Smith Group – Because The Night (Vinyl 7" | DE Original | 1978)

Patti Smith Group – Because The Night was released in 1978 and is the band's best-known song, written by Patti Smith together with Bruce Springsteen. Produced by Jimmy Iovine, it comes from the album Easter and combines new wave energy with big rock gestures. The B-side features “God Speed”.

On offer is the original German pressing from 1978 on Arista / EMI Electrola (1C 006-60 563) as a 7" single at 45 RPM.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Arista – 1C 006-60 563 / EMI Electrola – 1C 006-60 563
• Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1978
• Genre: Rock, New Wave, Alternative Rock – more in New Wave

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ (with wear, WOC – pen mark on sleeve)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Because The Night (3:04)

Side B

1. God Speed (6:06)

Personnel

Jimmy Iovine (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original German pressing from 1978.

Who wrote “Because The Night”?
Patti Smith wrote the song together with Bruce Springsteen.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our New Wave collection.