Vinyl pressings
by Eddy & The Soulband · 1984
Theme From Shaft was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
11 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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.
880 089 1 1M 1 ℗ 1984 670 06 11Runout side A, variant 1
880 089 1 2M 1 ℗ 1984 670 06 1 15Runout side B, variant 1
880 089 1 1M 1 ℗ 1984 670 06 11 2Runout side A, variant 2
880 089 1 2M 1 ℗ 1984 670 06 1 1 1Runout side B, variant 2
880 089 7 1W1 670 04Runout Side A
880 089 7 2W1 670 04Runout Side B
880 089-7.1WLabel Side A
880 089-7.2WLabel Side B
880 089 7 1W 2 ℗ 1984 670 06Runout side A
880 089 7 2W 2 ℗ 1984 670 06Runout side B
880 089-7.1WLabel side A
880 089-7.2WLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 2030First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | France | Barclay 880 089-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Barclay 880 089-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 880 089-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 880 089-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Mexico | Musart TI-70895 / Trebol TI-70895First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Philips 880 089-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Break Records 308467First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Philips 880 089-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Philips 880 089-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Phonogram JABX 11First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Mercury 880 089-112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Blackout BXD 00112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Blackout BX7-0057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Ireland | Mercury JAB 117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
23 vinyl pressings of Theme From Shaft are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Netherlands, UK, Denmark, France and more. One of them is Philips 880 089-1.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 880 089-1, 308467, 880 089-7, JABX 11) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 880 089 1 1M 1 ℗ 1984 670 06 11 and 880 089 1 2M 1 ℗ 1984 670 06 1 15. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
