US
November 1965- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNP 365x
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Billy StrangeThunderball
Vinyl pressings
Thunderball
by Billy Strange · 1965
11 pressings8 countriesSurfRockStage & Screen
Thunderball was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Thunderball
5 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
US
November 1965- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNP 365x
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
N-3168Side A Label
N-3174Side B Label
Peru
November 1965- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo 45-365
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Denmark
1965- Label and catalog number
- GNP STU 42231
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
STU-42231-1-ARunout side A
STU-42231-2-ARunout side B
45-STU 42231-1Matrix A side label
45-STU 42231-2Matrix B side label
Italy
1965- Label and catalog number
- Derby DB 5140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Denmark | GNP STU 42231First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Italy | Derby DB 5140First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Peru | GNP Crescendo 45-365First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 365xFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 365xFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Brazil | Fermata FB-331477", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Germany | Vogue Schallplatten DVS 14452 G7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Vogue Schallplatten DVS 14452 G7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Vocalion V-N.92577", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Vocalion V-N.9257 / Vocalion GNP.365X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Norway | Troll CN 310 / GNP Crescendo CN 3107", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThunderball2:39
- B9th Man Theme2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Thunderball are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Thunderball are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
When was Thunderball first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Peru, Denmark, Italy. One of them is GNP Crescendo GNP 365x, released November 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Thunderball is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GNP 365x, 45-365, STU 42231, DB 5140) 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 Thunderball 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.
