US
1976- Label and catalog number
- London Records SPC21160
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XZAL-14596-IWSide A stamped
XZAL-14597-2WSide B stamped
Bernard HerrmannObsession (The Original Soundtrack Recording)
Vinyl pressings
Obsession (The Original Soundtrack Recording)
by Bernard Herrmann · 1976
10 pressings7 countriesSoundtrackScoreClassicalStage & Screen
Obsession was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Obsession
6 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4381
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4381
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- London Records SPC21160
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XZAL-14596-2WSide A runout
XZAL-14597-2WSide B runout
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4381
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XZAL 14596 JS1A side runout
XZAL 14597 MC1B side runout
Greece
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4381
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Decca PFS 4381First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | London Records SPC21160First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Decca PFS 4381First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Greece | Decca PFS 4381First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Decca PFS 4381First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Decca PFS 4381LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1976 | US | London Records SPC21160First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | London Records SPC21160LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1978 | Australia | World Record Club R-05201LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Germany | Decca 16.45029LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Main Title / Valse Lente / Kidnap5:55
- A2Newsboy / The Tape / The Ferry4:55
- A3The Tomb / Sandra8:03
- B1The Church / Court's Confession / Bryn Mawr9:25
- B2New Orleans / Wedding / Court - The Morning After4:27
- B3The Plane / Court And La Salle's Struggle / Airport5:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Obsession are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Obsession are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 1988.
When was Obsession first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is London Records SPC21160.
How do I tell if my copy of Obsession is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPC21160, PFS 4381) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XZAL-14596-IW and XZAL-14597-2W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Obsession 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.
