US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1-11171Tappan Zee Records 1-11171
- Format
- 7", Single
Bob JamesMain Theme From Star Trek - The Motion Picture
Vinyl pressings
Main Theme From Star Trek - The Motion Picture
by Bob James · 1979
11 pressings8 countriesSmooth JazzDiscoFunk / SoulJazz
Main Theme From Star Trek - The Motion Picture was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Main Theme From Star Trek - The Motion Picture
10 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 7 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1-11171Tappan Zee Records 1-11171
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
January 4, 1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS SCBS 8128Tappan Zee Records SCBS 8128
- Format
- 7"
UK
January 4, 1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS SCBS 8128Tappan Zee Records SCBS 8128
- Format
- 7", Promo
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 222617
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony 06SP 482Tappan Zee Records 06SP 482
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
06SP-482A1 〄 1A1Side A runout
06SP-482B1 1A1Side B runout
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | CBS BA 222617First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Australia | CBS BA 222617First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Canada | Columbia 1-11171 / Tappan Zee Records 1-11171First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | CBS/Sony 06SP 482 / Tappan Zee Records 06SP 482First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 8128 / Tappan Zee Records 8128First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Columbia 1-11171 / Tappan Zee Records 1-11171First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | US | Columbia 1-11171 / Tappan Zee Records 1-11171First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Venezuela | CBS MS-4016First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1979 | UK | CBS SCBS 8128 / Tappan Zee Records SCBS 8128First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | CBS SCBS 8128 / Tappan Zee Records SCBS 8128First year7" | 7" |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | CBS CBS 81287", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMain Theme From Star Trek - The Motion Picture3:19
- BI Want To Thank You (Very Much)3:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Main Theme From Star Trek - The Motion Picture are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Main Theme From Star Trek - The Motion Picture are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Main Theme From Star Trek - The Motion Picture first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Japan and more. One of them is Columbia 1-11171.
How do I tell if my copy of Main Theme From Star Trek - The Motion Picture is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1-11171, SCBS 8128, BA 222617, 06SP 482) 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 Main Theme From Star Trek - The Motion Picture 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.
