US
1969- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNPS 2046
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
GNPS-2046-1 B-11102Side A Etching
GNPS-2046-2 B-11103Side B Etching
Billy Strange OrchestraGreat Western Themes
Vinyl pressings
Great Western Themes
by Billy Strange Orchestra · 1969
15 pressings11 countriesSoundtrackThemeFolkWorld
Great Western Themes was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Great Western Themes
5 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo SGNPL-933,169GNP Crescendo GNPS-2046
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GNPS-2046-1 B-11102 971 SMX-29561Runout Side 1
GNPS-2046-2 B-11103 4 SMX29562Runout Side 2
Brazil
1969- Label and catalog number
- Som Maior SM 1591GNP Crescendo SM 1591
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
SM-1591 ALabel A
SM-1591 BLabel B
Brazil
1969- Label and catalog number
- Som Maior SMS 1591GNP Crescendo SMS 1591
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SMS-1591 ALabel A
SMS-1591 BLabel B
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNPS 2046
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Unipak
- Runout / matrix
GNPS-2046-1 B-11102Side A Etching
GNPS-2046-2 B-11103Side B Etching
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | GNP Crescendo SGNPL-933,169 / GNP Crescendo GNPS-2046First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Brazil | Som Maior SM 1591 / GNP Crescendo SM 1591First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Brazil | Som Maior SMS 1591 / GNP Crescendo SMS 1591First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | GNP Crescendo GNPS 2046First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | GNP Crescendo GNPS 2046First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | London Records ZGL 104LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | Discophon SC-2176LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Belgium | Vogue VK. 19 / V-King VK. 19LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | France | Carrousel CAR. 15LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Mode MD9014LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | France | Mode MD. 9014LP | LP |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Greece | Music-Box SMB 157LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Sweden | Sonet GP-9984 / Grand Prix GP-9984LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | GNP Crescendo GNPS 2046LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Circulo Musical 567LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1High Chaparral2:30
- A2High Noon2:30
- A3Magnificent Seven2:40
- A4The Good, The Bad And The Ugly2:30
- A5Bonanza2:00
- A6Cowboys And Indians3:00
- B1Gunsmoke2:40
- B2For A Few Dollars More2:20
- B3Paladin1:30
- B4Hang 'em High2:30
- B5Five Card Stud2:25
- B6Showdown At La Mesa3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Great Western Themes are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Great Western Themes are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1969 and 1985.
When was Great Western Themes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada. One of them is GNP Crescendo GNPS 2046.
How do I tell if my copy of Great Western Themes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GNPS 2046, SGNPL-933,169, SM 1591, SMS 1591) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GNPS-2046-1 B-11102 and GNPS-2046-2 B-11103. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Great Western Themes 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.