Sweden
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 6035Decca DFE.6035
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
EFF69-1 MRB 365-366 BCHSide A runout
EFF70-1 MRB 373-374 BGHSide B runout
EFF.69Side A label
EFF.70Side B label
Anton KarasThe Harry Lime Theme
Vinyl pressings
The Harry Lime Theme
by Anton Karas · 1954
21 pressings7 countriesPop
The Harry Lime Theme was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 The Harry Lime Theme
1 pressing came out in 1954, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Sweden | Decca DFE 6035 / Decca DFE.6035First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | UK | Decca DFE 60357", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | UK | Decca DFE 6035 / Decca DFE.60357", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Australia | Decca DFEA-6035 / Decca DFEA 60357", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | UK | Decca DFE 60357", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | UK | Decca DFE 60357", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | France | Disques Decca DFE 6035 / Decca DFE 60357", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | UK | Decca DFE 60357", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1958 | UK | Decca DFE 60357", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | France | Disques Decca DFE 6035 / Decca DFE 60357", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1959 | France | Disques Decca DFE 60357", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Disques Decca DFE 60357", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1961 | UK | Decca DFE 60357", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1962 | Spain | Decca EDGE 705717", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | Decca DFE 60357", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1962 | UK | Decca DFE 6035 / Decca DFE.60357", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1962 | France | Disques Decca DFE 60357", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca DFEA-60357", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| ? | Japan | London Records LEB-127", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | US | London Records BEP.60357", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | US | London Records BEP 6035 / London Records BEP.60357", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1The Harry Lime Theme
- A2The Cafe Mozart Waltz
- B1Anton Karas Second Theme
- B2Zither Rhythm Of Anton Karas
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Harry Lime Theme are there?
21 vinyl pressings of The Harry Lime Theme are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1954 and 1962.
When was The Harry Lime Theme first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in Sweden. One of them is Decca DFE 6035.
How do I tell if my copy of The Harry Lime Theme is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DFE 6035) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EFF69-1 MRB 365-366 BCH and EFF70-1 MRB 373-374 BGH. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Harry Lime Theme 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.
