US
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA470-G
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
UA-LA 470-1-2 1 T2 ΛSide A Etched, Λ stamped
UA-LA 470-2-2 3 T1 ΛSide B Etched, Λ stamped
Vinyl pressings
Rollerball (Original Soundtrack Recording)
by André Previn · 1975
27 pressings15 countriesModern ClassicalExperimentalSoundtrackElectronic
Rollerball was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Rollerball
20 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 14 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA470-G
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UA-LA470-1x Eck UASide A
. . . UA-LA 470-2 UASide B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA470-G
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
UALA470-1: 22 •••A side runout
UALA470-2: 00 •••B side runout
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 29865
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UAS 29865 A-3U PORKYSide A runout stamped, PORKY etched
UAS 29865 B-3U PECKOSide B runout stamped, PECKO etched
UAS 29865ASide A label
UAS 29865BSide B label
Argentina
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records 8221
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
UA-LA 470 G ASide A, stamped
UA-LA 470 G BSide B, stamped
UA-LA-470-G-ASide A, label
UA-LA 470-G-BSide B, label
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records L 35597United Artists Records UA-LA470-G
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | United Artists Records 8221First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Australia | Festival Records L 35597 / United Artists Records UA-LA470-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Brazil | United Artists Records UALP12024 / United Artists Records UALP - 12024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-LA470-GFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | United Artists Records UAS 29865First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | United Artists Records UAS 29865First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | United Artists Records GmbH UAS 29 865 XOFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Greece | United Artists Records UA 44523 / United Artists Records 44523First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | United Artists Records UAS 29865First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | United Artists Records UAS 29865First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | United Artists Records UAL 24029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | United Artists Records FML 46 / United Artists Records FML-46First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | United Artists Records FML 46 / United Artists Records FML-46First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Portugal | United Artists Records LP-S-13-12First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | South Africa | United Artists Records UAS 7111 / United Artists Records UA-LA470-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Italy | Liberty 3C 054-83183LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | UK | Simply Vinyl SVLP 384LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Liberty LW-470 / United Artists Records UA-LA470-GLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Liberty LN 10291LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Toccata In D Minor2:50
- A2Symphony No. 8 [Excerpt First Movement]6:06
- A3Executive Party1:47
- A4Symphony No. 5 [Excerpt Third Movement]6:34
- B1Adagio8:09
- B2Waltz From "Sleeping Beauty"5:03
- B3Executive Party Dance3:27
- B4Symphony No. 5 [Excerpt Fourth Movement]2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rollerball are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Rollerball are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1975 and 2002.
When was Rollerball first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is United Artists Records UA-LA470-G.
How do I tell if my copy of Rollerball is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-LA470-G, UAS 29865, 8221, L 35597) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UA-LA 470-1-2 1 T2 Λ and UA-LA 470-2-2 3 T1 Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rollerball 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.
