UK
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10106
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR.17756
Dr.17755
Frank Chacksfield & His OrchestraTerry's Theme From 'Limelight'
Vinyl pressings
Terry's Theme From 'Limelight'
by Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra · 1953
52 pressings18 countriesPopStage & Screen
Terry's Theme From 'Limelight' was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Terry's Theme From 'Limelight'
20 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 14 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.
UK
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10106
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR.17755A Side Label
DR.17756B Side Label
UK
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10106
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CA DR 17755-1Side A
CC DR 17756-1Side B
UK
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.10106
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR.17755A Side Label
DR.17756B Side Label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- London Records 1342
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR 17755-1 N BC CT⊹1BSide A runout stamped variant 1
DR 17756-1 N BC CT⊹1BSide B runout stamped variant 1
CA DR 17755-1 2 N NC CT⊹1.P.Side A runout stamped variant 2
CC DR 17756-1 20 N AN CT⊹1.P.Side B runout stamped variant 2
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-1342
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DRF.17755Side A Label [Inverted]
DRF.17756SIde B Label [Inverted]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 52 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Australia | Decca Y6479First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Canada | London Records 1342First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Chile | London Records 289501First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | France | Decca MG 36195First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Germany | Decca F 43 559First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Germany | Decca F 43 559First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | India | Decca F. 10106First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Italy | Decca F. 10106First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Netherlands | Decca M 33595First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Netherlands | Decca M 33595First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | New Zealand | Decca Y.6479First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Portugal | Decca F 10106First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | South Africa | Decca FM 6028First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Switzerland | Decca F 10106First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | UK | Decca F.10106First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | London Records 45-LON9617V7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 22.090Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 22.090Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Brazil | Decca 288.514Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Brazil | London Records LA 68Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | London Records 1342Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Decca F 10106Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Decca F 10106Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Decca MG 36195Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Decca D 17 5597", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Decca D 17 5597" | 7" |
| ? | Germany | Decca D 17 5597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Decca D 17 5597", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Decca D 17 5597", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Decca D 17 5597", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Decca 45-F 101067", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATerry's Theme From 'Limelight'
- B'Limelight' (Incidental Music From The Film - Ballet Introduction; 'Reunion'; The Waltz)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Terry's Theme From 'Limelight' are there?
52 vinyl pressings of Terry's Theme From 'Limelight' are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1953 and 1963.
When was Terry's Theme From 'Limelight' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca F.10106.
How do I tell if my copy of Terry's Theme From 'Limelight' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.10106, 1342, 45-1342, Y6479) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DR.17756 and Dr.17755. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Terry's Theme From 'Limelight' 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.
