Import from UK. Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). 12" Single. Generic Motown top-loading cover looks good, a few creases near edges; light scuffing (front/back); price sticker on back near top right. Inner-sleeve is original (RCA replacement poly-lined sleeve). Three edges and corners show minor wear. Opening is crisp with signs of light use. BPM ("122") and "45" written on one side of label. (Not a cut-out.)
Running With the Night, by Lionel Richie, was released as a single from his album Can't Slow Down. In its contemporary review of the single, Cash Box said that "Richie presents a dramatic, smooth, mid-tempo tale of tripping the light fantastic, and he once again proves his ability to synthesize a melting pot of styles." Released as the follow-up single to Richie's hit All Night Long (All Night), Running with the Night became another Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the singer, peaking at No. 7 in early 1984. The song also reached the top ten on two other Billboard charts that year, topping out at No. 6 on both the adult contemporary and R&B charts. Running with the Night also made the top ten on the UK Singles Chart, reaching No. 9 in January 1984. The electric guitar solo on Running with the Night was played by Steve Lukather, best known as a member of the rock band Toto.