Italy
1966- Label and catalog number
- GTA Records PO 40008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
GT 1046Runout area side A
GT 1047 18-2-66Runout area side B
PO 40008 ALabel side A
PO 40008 BLabel side B
Al KorvinLara's Theme From "Doctor Zhivago" / Joseph's Trumpet Shake
Vinyl pressings
Lara's Theme From "Doctor Zhivago" / Joseph's Trumpet Shake
by Al Korvin · 1966
12 pressings10 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Lara's Theme From "Doctor Zhivago" was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Lara's Theme From "Doctor Zhivago"
10 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
Italy
1966- Label and catalog number
- GTA Records PO 40008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
GT 1046Runout Area Side A
GT 1047 18-2-66Runout Area Side B
67 - GT - 1046 18-2-66Runout Area Side A, variant 2
67T1 - GT - 1046 18-2-66Runout Area Side B, variant 2
Italy
1966- Label and catalog number
- GTA Records PO 40008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
GT 1046 18-2-66Runout area side A
GT 1047Runout area side B
GT 1046Label A side
GT 1047Label B side
Austria
1966- Label and catalog number
- Amadeo AVRS 21357
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
VCP 1236Side A
VCP 1237Side B
IM VCP 1236Runout Side A [Stamped]
IM VCP 1237Runout Side B [Stamped]
Brazil
1966- Label and catalog number
- Fermata FB-33160
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
FB-33160-ASide A
FB-33160-BSide B
Japan
1966- Label and catalog number
- Globe JET-1679
- 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 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Austria | Amadeo AVRS 21357First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | Brazil | Fermata FB-33160First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Greece | Athénée 45-TA 4047First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1966 | Italy | GTA Records PO 40008First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Italy | GTA Records PO 40008First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Italy | GTA Records PO 40008First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1966 | Japan | Globe JET-1679First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | CNR F 394First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Peak OK 1939First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Spain | GTA Records GN 4000First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Top T 11 2017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Turkey | GTA Records G. 11147", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALara's Theme From "Doctor Zhivago"2:10
- BJoseph's Trumpet Shake2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lara's Theme From "Doctor Zhivago" are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Lara's Theme From "Doctor Zhivago" are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Lara's Theme From "Doctor Zhivago" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Italy, Austria, Brazil, Japan and more. One of them is GTA Records PO 40008.
How do I tell if my copy of Lara's Theme From "Doctor Zhivago" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PO 40008, AVRS 21357, FB-33160, JET-1679) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GT 1046 and GT 1047 18-2-66. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lara's Theme From "Doctor Zhivago" 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.