US
1962- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 438
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 69634Side A Label
ZTSP 69635Side B Label
Al Caiola(Theme From) Experiment In Terror / Sergeant's Three March
Vinyl pressings
(Theme From) Experiment In Terror / Sergeant's Three March
by Al Caiola · 1962
10 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningThemeJazzStage & Screen
(Theme From) Experiment In Terror was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of (Theme From) Experiment In Terror
10 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 8 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 438
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 45-POP 1010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 UA 438A-1N A OT 1A side runout, stamped
45 UA 438B-1N G OT 1B side runout, stamped
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 45-POP 1010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45 UA 438A-1N A OT 1A side runout, stamped
45 UA 438B-1N G OT 1B side runout, stamped
Australia
1962- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-1020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 438
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | United Artists Records UA-1020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Canada | United Artists Records UA 438First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | India | His Master's Voice 45-POP 1010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Italy | United Artists Records UA 438First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1962 | Japan | United Artists Records DA-3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | New Zealand | United Artists Records UA-438First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 1010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 1010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | United Artists Records UA 438First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | United Artists Records UA 438First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A(Theme From) Experiment In Terror2:49
- BSergeant's Three March2:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (Theme From) Experiment In Terror are there?
10 vinyl pressings of (Theme From) Experiment In Terror are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was (Theme From) Experiment In Terror first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is United Artists Records UA 438.
How do I tell if my copy of (Theme From) Experiment In Terror is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA 438, 45-POP 1010, UA-1020, DA-3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZTSP 69634 and ZTSP 69635. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is (Theme From) Experiment In Terror on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.