US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Äva Records AS-45
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Elmer BernsteinThe Carpetbaggers (Music From The Original Score)
Vinyl pressings
The Carpetbaggers (Music From The Original Score)
by Elmer Bernstein · 1964
14 pressings6 countriesSoundtrackClassicalStage & Screen
The Carpetbaggers was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 The Carpetbaggers
10 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 5 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Äva Records A-45Äva Records A-45 ST
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Äva Records AS-45
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Äva Records A-45Äva Records A-45 ST
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
HP271 A45 Side 1
A45 HP272 Side 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Äva Records A-45 STÄva Records A-45
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HP 211 A45 Side 1A-side etching runout
A45 HP 211 Side 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Äva Records A-45STÄva Records A-45 ST
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono · MGM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A 45 HP 271 Side one 1Side A etched, exc. 1 stamped
A 45 HP 272 [MGM "crown" stamp] Side two ISide B etched, exc. MGM "crown" and I stamped
(HP 271)Side A label matrix
(HP 272)Side B label matrix
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | MGM Records MGM-02-984First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Äva Records A 45 (D) / Äva Records A-45 STFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | New Zealand | London Records HAM-A 6313 / London Records HAM-A.6313First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | MGM Records MGM-C-984First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Äva Records AS-45First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Äva Records A-45 / Äva Records A-45 STFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Äva Records AS-45First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Äva Records A-45ST / Äva Records A-45 STFirst yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Äva Records A-45 / Äva Records A-45 STFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Äva Records A-45 ST / Äva Records A-45First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | Japan | London Records SLH26LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | London Records HA-A 8219LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | London Records HA A 8219LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | UK | London Records SH-A 8219LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Carpetbaggers2:30
- A2Love Theme From The Carpetbaggers2:36
- A3Speak Of The Devil2:00
- A4Forbidden Room2:17
- A5The Carpetbagger Blues3:50
- B1Main Title From The Carpetbaggers2:06
- B2New Star2:15
- B3The Producer Asks For A Divorce2:34
- B4Jonas Hits Bottom2:48
- B5Finale1:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Carpetbaggers are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Carpetbaggers are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1964 and 1965.
When was The Carpetbaggers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Äva Records AS-45.
How do I tell if my copy of The Carpetbaggers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS-45, A-45, A-45 ST, A-45ST) 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 The Carpetbaggers 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.
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