Tracklist Hide Credits
| A | NightshiftArranged By, Producer [Associate] – Peter Wolf Written-By – D. Lambert*, F. Golde*, W. Orange* |
5:03 |
| B | I Keep RunningArranged By – Harold Hudson, Paul FoxArranged By, Co-producer – William King Written-By – H. Hudson*, S. King*, W. King* |
4:12 |
Companies, etc.
- Published By – ATV Music Ltd.
- Published By – Copyright Control
- Published By – Hanna Music
- Published By – Snousie Music
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Motown Record Corporation
- Manufactured By – RCA Ltd.
- Distributed By – RCA Ltd.
- Lacquer Cut At – The Penthouse
- Produced For – Tuneworks
- Pressed By – CBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton
Credits
- Engineer, Producer [Associate] – Jeremy Smith
- Lacquer Cut By – Nickz*
- Producer – Dennis Lambert
- Sleeve – Shoot That Tiger!
Notes
Produced for Tuneworks.In album "Nightshift" ZL 72343
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Matrix, A-side): TMGT 1371 A*
- Matrix / Runout (Matrix, B-side): TMGT 1371 B*
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, hand etched, variant 1): TMGT 1371 A1 NICKZ
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, hand etched, variant 1): TMGT 1371 B2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, hand etched, variant 2): TMGT 1371 A1 NICKZ D 8
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, hand etched, variant 2): TMGT 1371 B2 N
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, A & B-side, stamped): Penthouse V
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR-166 | Commodores | Nightshift (12", Promo) | Motown | PR-166 | US | 1985 |
| ZC 61585 | Commodores | Nightshift (12", Maxi) | Motown | ZC 61585 | France | 1985 |
| ZC 64358 | Commodores | Nightshift (12") | Motown | ZC 64358 | Germany | 1984 |
| TMGT 1371 | Commodores | Nightshift (12", Single, Rem) | Motown | TMGT 1371 | UK | 1984 |
| 101.8310 | Commodores | Nightshift (7") | Motown, RCA Corporation | 101.8310 | Brazil | 1985 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Animal InstinctArranged By – Peter Wolf Lead Vocals – Walter*Written-By – M. Page* |
4:54 |
| 2 | NightshiftArranged By – Peter Wolf Lead Vocals – J.D.*, Walter*Written-By – D. Lambert*, F. Golde*, W. Orange* |
5:03 |
| 3 | I Keep RunningArranged By – Harold Hudson, Paul Fox, William King Co-producer – William King Lead Vocals – J.D.*Written-By – H. Hudson*, S. King*, W. King* |
4:11 |
| 4 | Lay BackArranged By – Peter Wolf Lead Vocals – J.D.*Written-By – D. Lambert*, F. Golde*, M. Page*, M. Williams* |
5:01 |
| 5 | Slip Of The TongueArranged By – Peter Wolf Lead Vocals – Walter*Written-By – L. Macaluso*, P. Beckett* |
3:53 |
| 6 | Play This Record TwiceArranged By – Paul M. Jackson Jr.*Lead Vocals – Walter*Written-By – K. Smith*, R. LaPread* |
4:22 |
| 7 | JanetArranged By – Paul FoxLead Vocals – Walter*Written-By – B. Caldwell*, F. Golde*, P. Fox* |
3:41 |
| 8 | The Woman In My LifeArranged By – Peter Wolf Lead Vocals – Walter*Written-By – K. Stegall*, P. Henderson* |
3:34 |
| 9 | Lightin' Up The NightArranged By – Jeff LorberArranged By [Horns] – Jerry HeyLead Vocals – Walter*Written-By – D. Warren*, J. Lorber* |
4:02 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Motown Record Corporation
- Copyright (c) – Motown Record Corporation
- Distributed By – RCA S.A.
- Distributed By – RCA Schallplatten GmbH
- Distributed By – RCA B.V.
- Distributed By – RCA Ltd.
- Manufactured By – Polygram, Hanover, West Germany
- Produced For – Tuneworks
- Recorded At – Soundcastle
- Mixed At – Soundcastle
- Mastered At – Motown/Hitsville U.S.A. Recording Studios
Credits
- Art Direction – Johnny Lee
- Backing Vocals – Ambrose Price, Darryl Phinnessee, David Swanson, Dennis Lambert, Doris Garrett, Gregory Alexander, Patricia Hamlin, Phillip Ingram, Sheldon Reynolds, Siedah Garrett, Tracee Augcomfar
- Bass – "Ready" Freddie Washington*, Neil Stubenhaus
- Bass, Backing Vocals – Ronald LaPread
- Design – Janet Levinson
- Drums – John Robinson , Vinnie Coliuta*
- Drums, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Walter "Clyde" Orange*
- Engineer [Assistant] – Bino Espinoza, Fred Law
- Engineer [Associate] – Paul Ericksen
- Engineer, Producer [Associate] – Jeremy Smith
- Guitar – Peter Maunu
- Guitar, Synthesizer, Programmed By [Bass, Drums] – Paul M. Jackson Jr.*
- Keyboards – Milan Williams
- Keyboards, Backing Vocals – William "Wak" King*
- Keyboards, Synthesizer, Programmed By [Bass, Drums] – Peter Wolf
- Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – J.D. Nicholas
- Mastered By – John Matousek
- Percussion – Paulinho da Costa
- Photography By – Ron Slenzak
- Producer, Synthesizer, Percussion, Arranged By [Backing Vocals] – Dennis Lambert
- Saxophone – Gary Herbig, Larry Williams
- Synthesizer – Harold Hudson
- Synthesizer, Programmed By [Bass, Drums] – Jeff Lorber, Paul Fox
- Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Gary Grant, Jerry Hey
Notes
- Paulinho da Costa appears courtesy of Pablo Records, Inc.- Siedah Garrett, Phillip Ingram & Darryl Phinnessee appear courtesy of Qwest Records
- John Robinson appears courtesy of Warner Bros, Records, Inc.
- Jeff Lorber appears courtesy of Arista Records, Inc.
℗ 1984 Motown Recorded Corporation - Track 2 & 3
℗ 1985 Motown Recorded Corporation
© 1985 Motown Recorded Corporation
original released with smooth edged jewel case
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 0 035627 234323
- Matrix / Runout: ZD 72 343 2895 500 04 *
- Rights Society: BIEM | GEMA
- Label Code: LC 0881
- Price Code: RC 650
- Price Code: QB
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6124ML | Commodores | Nightshift (LP, Album) | Motown | 6124ML | US | 1985 |
| MLP-2822 | Commodores | Nightshift (LP, Album) | Motown | MLP-2822 | Philippines | 1985 |
| 3746354002 | Commodores | Nightshift (CD, Album) | Motown | 3746354002 | US | Unknown |
| SFL-6124, SFL 6124 | Commodores | Nightshift (LP, Album) | Starcall Victor, Motown | SFL-6124, SFL 6124 | Australia | 1985 |
| 42.299-8, 42999-8 | Commodores | Nightshift (LP, Album, Club) | Motown, Motown | 42.299-8, 42999-8 | Germany | 1985 |

