US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Marlin 2236XMarlin MAR 2236X
- Format
- LP, Album
Basil PoledourisThe Blue Lagoon
Vinyl pressings
The Blue Lagoon
by Basil Poledouris · 1980
12 pressings8 countriesSoundtrackScoreEasy ListeningJazz
The Blue Lagoon was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Blue Lagoon
12 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Marlin 2236X
- Format
- LP, Album · Blue Translucent
- Runout / matrix
Side A: Etched: S-7775 MAR-X(CROSSED OUT)-2236-XA-RB, Stamped: STERLING
Side B:Etched: S-7776 MAR-2236-XB-RB, Stamped: STERLING
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Marlin 2236XMarlin MAR 2236X
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records TKR 70195
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic ELPS 4115
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX 192816 ELPS4115-1 ORSide 1 runout - hand etched
△ MX192817-B ELPS4115-2Side 2 runout - stamped
MX192816Side 1 label
MX192817Side 2 label
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records PTK 92070
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PTK92070 A 1A-26HKSide A
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4115First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4115First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Canada | T.K. Records PTK 92070First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Europe | T.K. Records TKR 70195 / T.K. Records 70195First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | T.K. Records 25AP 1903First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | T.K. Records 25AP 1903First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Mexico | Columbia KLS-60,069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | South Africa | Epic KSF 2562First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | T.K. Records TKR 70195First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Marlin 2236X / Marlin MAR 2236XFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Marlin 2236XFirst yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | US | Marlin 2236X / Marlin MAR 2236XFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Love Theme - "The Blue Lagoon" (Emmeline)2:31
- A2Main Titles "The Blue Lagoon"2:33
- A3Fire1:20
- A4The Island1:48
- A5The Sands Of Time (The Children's Theme)2:20
- A6Paddy's Death1:10
- A7The Children Grow4:11
- A8Lord Of The Lagoon1:01
- A9Love Theme - "The Blue Lagoon" (Reprise)1:03
- B1Underwater Courtship1:58
- B2The Kiss2:31
- B3Richard Sees Paddy2:14
- B4The Birth0:40
- B5Bad People1:00
- B6Baby Swim2:00
- B7The Memories1:25
- B83 Points To Port1:10
- B9End Titles2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Blue Lagoon are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Blue Lagoon are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was The Blue Lagoon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Marlin 2236X.
How do I tell if my copy of The Blue Lagoon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2236X, TKR 70195, ELPS 4115, PTK 92070) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Blue Lagoon 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.
