France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Saban Records 2141 664
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
155 2141664 A POLYGRAMRunout stamped side A
155 2141664 B POLYGRAMRunout stamped side B
2141 664 1Label side A
2141 664 2Label side B
Dancephonic OrchestraThème Du Film E.T. L'extra Terrestre (The Extra-terrestrial)
Vinyl pressings
Thème Du Film E.T. L'extra Terrestre (The Extra-terrestrial)
by Dancephonic Orchestra · 1982
11 pressings7 countriesThemeDiscoElectronicStage & Screen
Thème Du Film E.T. L'extra Terrestre was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Thème Du Film E.T. L'extra Terrestre
11 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Saban Records 2097 169
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A ∀69Ɩㄥ60ᄅ Ʈ 155 2097169 A POLYGRAMRunout side A, variant 1
A ᗺ69Ɩㄥ60ᄅ Ʈ 155 2097169 B POLYGRAMRunout side B, variant 1
B ∀69Ɩㄥ60ᄅ Ʈ 155 2097169 A POLYGRAMRunout side A, variant 2
B ᗺ69Ɩㄥ60ᄅ Ʈ 155 2097169 A POLYGRAMRunout side B, variant 2
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Saban Records 2097 169
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A 3 ∀69Ɩㄥ60ᄅ Ʈ 155 2097169 A POLYGRAMRunout side A
ᗺ ᗺ69Ɩㄥ60ᄅ Ʈ 155 2097169 B POLYGRAMRunout side B
Japan
December 1982- Label and catalog number
- VAP 15001-07Saban Records 15001-07
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2097 169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2097 169-A1Runout side A
2097 169-B1Runout side B
Brazil
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic 46.561
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ 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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Belgium | Polydor 2097 169First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Brazil | Epic 46.561First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Europe | CBS CBSA 2954 / CBS A 2954First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | CBS CBSA 12.2954 / CBS A 12-2954First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | France | Saban Records 2141 664First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Saban Records 2097 169First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Saban Records 2097 169First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | CBS A 2954 / CBS CBS A 2954First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | CBS CBS A 2954First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Spain | CBS A-2954First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | VAP 15001-07 / Saban Records 15001-07First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThème Du Film E.T. (The Extra-Terrestrial)3:04
- BExtraterrestrial... I Know I Am3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Thème Du Film E.T. L'extra Terrestre are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Thème Du Film E.T. L'extra Terrestre are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Thème Du Film E.T. L'extra Terrestre first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in France, Japan, Belgium, Brazil and more. One of them is Saban Records 2141 664.
How do I tell if my copy of Thème Du Film E.T. L'extra Terrestre is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2141 664, 2097 169, 15001-07, 46.561) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 155 2141664 A POLYGRAM and 155 2141664 B POLYGRAM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Thème Du Film E.T. L'extra Terrestre 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.