France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Gaumont Musique GM 339702Gaumont Musique GM 33 9702
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GM 339 702 A2 AM MPORunout side A
GM 339 702 B Y.D. MPORunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Subway (Bande Originale Du Film)
by Eric Serra · 1985
17 pressings7 countriesSoundtrackElectroDowntempoSynth-pop
Subway (Bande Originale Du Film) was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Subway (Bande Originale Du Film)
10 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Gaumont Musique GM 339702Gaumont Musique GM 33 9702
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GM 339 702 A2X AM MPORunout side A
GM 339 702 BX Y.D. MPORunout side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2371
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Varèse Sarabande STV 81269
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STV 81269-A KM 13543-A- + MS KM +Runout Side A
STV 81269-B KM 13543-B- + MS KM +Runout Side B
Europe
October 1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA ZL 70908
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA ZL 70908
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM B - 3705 A - 1/85 S IISide A runout stamped
DM B - 3705 B - 1/85 S IISide B runout stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | RCA ZL 70908First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 207 385First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Gaumont Musique GM 339702 / Gaumont Musique GM 33 9702First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Gaumont Musique GM 339702 / Gaumont Musique GM 33 9702First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | Virgin VG 50156First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Virgin V 2371First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Virgin V 2371First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin V 2371First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Varèse Sarabande STV 81269First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | RCA ZL 70908First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | Hispavox 590 2405 171LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | France | Gaumont Musique 3350146 / Wagram Music 3350146LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | France | Gaumont 085 886-1 / MCA Records 085 886-1LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | France | MCA Records 00602475762010LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Ultra HD Blu-ray, 4K, Multichannel, Blu-ray, Multichannel, DVD, DVD-Video, Multichannel, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Ultra HD Blu-ray, 4K, Multichannel, Blu-ray, Multichannel, DVD, DVD-Video, Multichannel, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Virgin 207 385 / Virgin 207 385-620LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | RCA ZL70908LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Virgin OVED 223LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Subway1:45
- A2Guns & People3:53
- A3Burglary2:30
- A4Masquerade3:40
- A5Childhood Drama2:17
- A6Man. Y2:30
- A7Congabass1:32
- A8Song To Xavier2:25
- B1Speedway3:38
- B2It's Only Mystery4:32
- B3Drumskate1:50
- B4Dolphin Dance2:30
- B5Racked Animal3:00
- B6Pretext5:00
- B7Dark Passage II1:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Subway (Bande Originale Du Film) are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Subway (Bande Originale Du Film) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 2025.
When was Subway (Bande Originale Du Film) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in France, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is Gaumont Musique GM 339702.
How do I tell if my copy of Subway (Bande Originale Du Film) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GM 339702, V 2371, STV 81269, ZL 70908) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GM 339 702 A2 AM MPO and GM 339 702 B Y.D. MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Subway (Bande Originale Du Film) 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.
