Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ELK 52 212
- Format
- LP · Light Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
WEA -52212-A-x PFSide A, etched
WEA -52212-B-x PFSide B, etched
Carmine CoppolaApocalypse Now (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Vinyl pressings
Apocalypse Now (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
by Carmine Coppola · 1979
12 pressings6 countriesModern ClassicalAmbientDialogueSoundtrack
Apocalypse Now 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 Apocalypse Now
3 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Israel
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra BAN 52212
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WEA- 52212 -A- PFSide A, etched
WEA- 52212 -B- PFSide B, etched
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra W 52212
- Format
- LP
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.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 212First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Israel | Elektra BAN 52212First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Elektra W 52212First yearLP | LP |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Elektra S 90.210LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Elektra ELK 52 212LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Elektra ELK 52 212LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Elektra ELK 52 212LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Elektra ELK 52 212LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 212LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 212LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 212LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 212LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The End6:29
- A2The Delta2:41
- A3Dossier2:09
- A4Orange Light1:16
- A5Ride Of The Valkyries1:50
- A6Suzie Q.3:23
- A7Nung River2:44
- B1Do Lung4:06
- B2Letter From Home1:14
- B3Clean's Death1:58
- B4Chief's Death1:50
- B5Voyage3:06
- B6Chef's Head1:54
- B7Kurtz Chorale1:29
- B8Finale6:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Apocalypse Now are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Apocalypse Now are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Apocalypse Now first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Germany, Israel, Italy. One of them is Elektra ELK 52 212.
How do I tell if my copy of Apocalypse Now is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ELK 52 212, BAN 52212, W 52212) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WEA -52212-A-x PF and WEA -52212-B-x PF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Apocalypse Now 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.
