Germany, Austria, & Switzerland
1985- Label and catalog number
- Rush Records RR 12012
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RR 12012-A SSTRunout A
RR 12012-B SSTRunout B
First PatrolTheme From Rambo II
Vinyl pressings
Theme From Rambo II
by First Patrol · 1985
13 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Theme From Rambo II 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 Theme From Rambo II
12 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Germany, Austria, & Switzerland
1985- Label and catalog number
- Rush Records RR 12012 P
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc
Germany, Austria, & Switzerland
1985- Label and catalog number
- Rush Records RR 12012
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RR 12012-A SSTRunout side A
RR 12012-B SSTRunout side B
Germany, Austria, & Switzerland
1985- Label and catalog number
- Rush Records RR 12012
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · No LC
- Runout / matrix
RR 12012-A SSTRunout Side A
RR 12012-B SSTRunout Side B
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Charles Talar Records 2009187
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
200918 7 A 1 M3 351235Runout side A
M3 351236 200918 7 B 1Runout side B
2009187 ALabel side A
2009187 BLabel side B
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Charles Talar Records 1564976
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1564976 ALabel side A
1564976 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | Charles Talar Records 2009187First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Charles Talar Records 1564976First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Rush Records RR 12012 RFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Rush Records RR 7012First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Rush Records RR 7012First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Rush Records RR 7012First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Rush Records RR 12012First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Rush Records RR 12012 PFirst year12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1985 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Rush Records RR 12012First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Rush Records RR 12012First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | CGD INT 15203 / Rush Records INT 15203First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | CGD INT 10638First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Rush Records 28.612012.3512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATheme From Rambo II (Jungle Version)6:05
- BTheme From Rambo II (Torture Version)6:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Theme From Rambo II are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Theme From Rambo II are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Theme From Rambo II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany, Austria, & Switzerland, France, Germany, Italy. One of them is Rush Records RR 12012.
How do I tell if my copy of Theme From Rambo II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RR 12012, RR 12012 P, 2009187, 1564976) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RR 12012-A SST and RR 12012-B SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Theme From Rambo II 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.