US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks OL 6380
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Daniele AmfitheatrofMajor Dundee (The Original Sound Track Recording)
Vinyl pressings
Major Dundee (The Original Sound Track Recording)
by Daniele Amfitheatrof · 1965
12 pressings5 countriesSoundtrackStage & Screen
Major Dundee 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 Major Dundee
8 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks OS 2780
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM-79413-1A
XSM-79414-1A
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks OL 2780
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP-79411-1A 1 PSIDE 1
XLP-79412-1A 2 2SIDE 2
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks OL 6380
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
o XLP-79411-1B T A1 IAISide 1 runout
o XLP-79412-1BSide 2 runout
XLP 79411Side 1 label
XLP 79412Side 2 label
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SBPG 62525
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SBPG 62525 A-1 R 1Side 1
SBPG 62525 B-1 R 1Side 2
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- CBS BPG 62525
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
70010-1A-1Side 1
70010-1B-1Side 2
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Columbia Masterworks OS 2780First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | CBS S 62525First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia SBPG 62525First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | CBS BPG 62525First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Columbia Masterworks OL 6380First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Columbia Masterworks OS 2780First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Columbia Masterworks OL 6380LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Columbia Masterworks OL 2780First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Columbia Masterworks OL 6380First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | CBS LAALP 1009LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS LAALP 1009LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks OL-6380LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Major Dundee March1:55
- A2Are You El Tigre?3:43
- A3The Escape / Lt. Graham -- Artillery6:34
- A4Defeated By The Indians / We Ask Thee, Lord / On To Mexico4:15
- B1To Be With You2:20
- B2The First Kiss / French Lancers8:01
- B3Gentlemen Of The South / Indian Battle / Border Incident / Finale8:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Major Dundee are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Major Dundee are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1965 and 1982.
When was Major Dundee first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada, Germany. One of them is Columbia Masterworks OL 6380.
How do I tell if my copy of Major Dundee is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OL 6380, OS 2780, OL 2780, SBPG 62525) 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 Major Dundee 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.