Netherlands
1960- Label and catalog number
- Decca FM 235 167
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AA 235167 ▽ 1F = 1 // 670 1 1 6D
AA 235167 ▽ 2F = 1 // 670 1 1 3 6D
Frank Chacksfield & His OrchestraTerry's Theme From "Limelight" / Ebb Tide
Vinyl pressings
Terry's Theme From "Limelight" / Ebb Tide
by Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra · 1960
12 pressings5 countriesThemeStage & Screen
Terry's Theme From "Limelight" was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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"
1 pressing came out in 1960, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Netherlands | Decca FM 235 167First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Japan | London Records HIT 1927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Japan | London Records HIT-1927", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Japan | London Records TOP-157", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Decca 79.098 B7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Japan | London Records TOP-18637", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | London Records CM-5187", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | London Records GH. 590447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Japan | London Records HIT-4117", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | London Records LED-607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca AT 15 1247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | London Records 5N-590447", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATerry's Theme From "Limelight"
- BEbb Tide
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Terry's Theme From "Limelight" are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Terry's Theme From "Limelight" are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 1980.
When was Terry's Theme From "Limelight" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in Netherlands. One of them is Decca FM 235 167.
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 FM 235 167) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 235167 ▽ 1F = 1 // 670 1 1 6D and AA 235167 ▽ 2F = 1 // 670 1 1 3 6D. 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.
