Vinyl pressings
by Frank Sinatra · 1980
Theme From New York, New York was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
31 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
RPS 49233 XNY 2103-S-SR2 SRC (Large S with the R and C in the loops) 1-1Runout side A
RPS 49233 XNY 2101-S-SR1 SRC (Large S with the R and C in the loops) 1-2Runout side B
XNY 2103 SLabel side A
XNY 2101 SLabel side B
RPS 49233 XNY 2103-S-F̶W̶1̶ WW1 —◁A-Side Runout Etching
RPS 49233 XNY 2101-S-F̶W̶1̶ WW1 —◁B-Side Runout Etching
XNY 2103 SA-Side Label
XNY 2101 SB-Side Label
✲ ✲ RPS 49233 XNY 2103-S-LW1Side A Etched, ✲ ✲ Stamped
✲ ✲ RPS 49233 XNY 2101-S-LW1Side B Etched, ✲ ✲ Stamped
XNY 2103 SSide A Label
XNY 2101 SSide B Label
RPS 49233 XNY 2103-S-JW1 #1 0 (J marked over W, see photo)Runout side A (etched)
RPS 49233 XNY 2101-S-JW1 #3 0 (J marked over W, see photo)Runout side B (etched)
XNY 2103 SLabel side A
XNY 2101 SLabel side B
PRO-A1-865-S B-14883Side A runout
PRO-A2-865-S B-14884Side AA runout
RPS 49233 XNY 2103-S-LW1 1 ✲✲Runout A
RPS 49233 XNY 2103-DJ-LW1 1 ✲✲Runout B
XNY 2103SLabel A
XNY 2103 DJLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Reprise Records RPS 49233First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Benelux | Reprise Records REP 14502First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Benelux | Reprise Records REP 14502First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Benelux | Reprise Records REP 14502First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Brazil | Reprise Records 14.003 / Reprise Records RPS 49233First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Canada | Reprise Records RPS 49233First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Canada | Reprise Records RPS 49233First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | El Salvador | Warner Bros. Records CA10939First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | France | Reprise Records 14 502First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | Reprise Records 14 502First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Peru | Reprise Records 0049233.9First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Peru | Reprise Records f-rep 0049233.9First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Portugal | Reprise Records REP 14502First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | South Africa | Reprise Records R21-268 / Reprise Records RPS 49233First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Spain | Reprise Records 45 1975 / Hispavox 45 1975First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Reprise Records 7-492337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Reprise Records K 14502 / Reprise Records REP 145027", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Reprise Records K 145027", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
48 vinyl pressings of Theme From New York, New York are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1980 and 1987.
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Germany, Australia and more. One of them is Reprise Records RPS 49233.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RPS 49233, PRO-A-865, K 14502, REP 14 502) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RPS 49233 XNY 2103-S-SR2 SRC (Large S with the R and C in the loops) 1-1 and RPS 49233 XNY 2101-S-SR1 SRC (Large S with the R and C in the loops) 1-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
