US
1963- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records FXG 5008
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
FXG-5008 A-1JSide A, variant 1
FXG-5008 B-1HSide B, variant 1
XTV-5008 A-1C D1Side A, variant 2
XTV-5008 B-1B D11Side B, variant 2
Vinyl pressings
Cleopatra (Original Soundtrack Album)
by Alex North · 1963
22 pressings9 countriesSoundtrackScoreStage & Screen
Cleopatra (Original Soundtrack Album) was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Cleopatra (Original Soundtrack Album)
20 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 9 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records SXG 500820th Century Fox Records SXG/5008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SXG-5008 A-1F 0 [ I I (1 or I)]Stamped side I [etched]
SXG-5008B-1F [ I (1 or I)]Stamped side II [etched]
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records SXG 500820th Century Fox Records SXG/5008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
XSV 5008A-1A GIISide A
XSV 5008B-2 TII ISide B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records SXG/5008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSV-5008-A ∆5557Circled MR appears between A and ∆
XSV-5008-B ∆5557Circled MR appears between B and ∆
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records SXG/5008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSV-5008-A ∆5557Circled MR appears between A and ∆
XSV-5008-B ∆5557Circled MR appears between B and ∆
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records SXG/5008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSV-5008-A ∆5557Circled MR appears between A and ∆
XSV-5008-B ∆5557-XCircled 2 and then Circled MR both appear between B and ∆
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | 20th Century Fox Records TL-31122First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Australia | 20th Century Fox Records STL-931122First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Australia | 20th Century Fox Records STL-931,122First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | 20th Century Fox Records FXG 5008 (D)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | 20th Century Fox Records SXG 5008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | France | 20th Century Fox Records 418001First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | 20th Century Fox Records 468001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Italy | 20th Century Fox Records FXGI 5008First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Japan | 20th Century Fox Records SJET-7339First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | New Zealand | 20th Century Fox Records TL-31122First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | New Zealand | 20th Century Fox Records TL-31,122First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Stateside SL 10044First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Stateside SSL 10044First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | 20th Century Fox Records FXG 5008First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | 20th Century Fox Records SXG 5008 / 20th Century Fox Records SXG/5008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | 20th Century Fox Records GXH 6050LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | 20th Century Fox Records FXG 5008LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Caesar And Cleopatra
- A2A Gift For Caesar
- A3The Fire Burns, The Fire Burns
- A4Taste Of Death
- A5Cleopatra Enters Rome
- A6Caesar's Assassination
- B1Antony And Cleopatra
- B2Cleopatra's Barge
- B3Love And Hate
- B4My Love Is My Master
- B5Grant Me An Honorable Way To Die
- B6Dying Is Less Than Love
- B7"Antony --- Wait..."
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cleopatra (Original Soundtrack Album) are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Cleopatra (Original Soundtrack Album) are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1963 and 1976.
When was Cleopatra (Original Soundtrack Album) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is 20th Century Fox Records FXG 5008.
How do I tell if my copy of Cleopatra (Original Soundtrack Album) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FXG 5008, SXG 5008, SXG/5008, SL 10044) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FXG-5008 A-1J and FXG-5008 B-1H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cleopatra (Original Soundtrack Album) 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.
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