US
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-6111
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA-3094-W2Side A runout etched
MCA-3095-W2Side B runout etched
Vinyl pressings
The Thing (Music From The Motion Picture)
by Ennio Morricone · 1982
21 pressings6 countriesSoundtrackModern ClassicalScoreExperimental
The Thing 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 The Thing
11 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-6111
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-3094-W3Runout Side A, variant 1
MCA-3095-W3Runout Side B, variant 1
MCA-3094-W3 mcash ◈-P-◈Runout Side A, variant 2
MCA-3095-W3 ◈-P-◈Runout Side B, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-6111
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-3094-W2 MCA-6111-A MCA SH 回-G-回Side A runout
MCA-3095-W2 MCA-6111-B 回-G-回Side B runout
MCA3094Side A label
MCA3095Side B label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-6111
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-3094-W2 MCA SH 回-G-回Side A runout
MCA-3095-W2 回-G-回Side B runout
MCA3094Side A label
MCA3095Side B label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-6111
- Format
- LP, Album · Export Only
- Runout / matrix
MCA-3094-W2Side A runout etched
MCA-3095-W2Side B runout etched
MCA 3094Label side one
MCA 3095Label side two
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-6111
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 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 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-6111First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | MCA Records 205 091First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | MCA Records 205 091First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | MCA Records MCA 4164 / MCA Records MCA-6111First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | MCA Records VIM 7287First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | MCA Records VIM 7287First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-6111First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-6111First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-6111First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-6111First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-6111First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | US | Waxwork Records WW027 / Geffen Records B0024522-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Waxwork Records WW027 / Geffen Records B0024522-01LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
2020s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Waxwork Records WW027 / Geffen Records B0024522-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | US | Waxwork Records WW027 / Geffen Records B0024522-01LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Waxwork Records WW027 / Geffen Records B0024522-01LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2023 | US | Waxwork Records WW027 / Universal Music Special Markets B0024522-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Waxwork Records WW027 / Universal Music Special Markets B0024522-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2025 | US | Waxwork Records WW027 / Universal Music Special Markets B0024522-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Waxwork Records WW027 / Universal Music Special Markets B0024522-01LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Waxwork Records WW027 / Universal Music Special Markets B0024522-01LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Humanity (Part 1)6:50
- A2Shape3:16
- A3Contamination1:02
- A4Bestiality2:56
- A5Solitude5:58
- A6Eternity5:35
- B1Wait6:22
- B2Humanity (Part 2)7:15
- B3Sterilization5:12
- B4Despair4:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Thing are there?
21 vinyl pressings of The Thing are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1982 and 2025.
When was The Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Canada, Europe, France and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-6111.
How do I tell if my copy of The Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-6111, 205 091, MCA 4164, VIM 7287) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA-3094-W2 and MCA-3095-W2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Thing 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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