Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Prodigal 1C 006-99 343EMI Electrola 1C 006-99 343
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
99 343 A-1Side A
99 343 B-1Side B
Graffiti OrchestraStar Wars Theme
Vinyl pressings
Star Wars Theme
by Graffiti Orchestra · 1977
18 pressings11 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Star Wars Theme was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Star Wars Theme
17 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 11 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
August 1977- Label and catalog number
- Prodigal PROD 5
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PROD 5 A-1Side A stamped
PROD 5 B-1Side A stamped
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Prodigal P 0635F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
R-2240 14 P0635F-64867-S-22E daSide 1 Runout
R-2241-14 P0635F-64867-S-22E daSide 2 Runout
64867-SSide 1 Label
64867-S-LVSide 2 Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Prodigal P-0635-F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Prodigal P 0635F
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Prodigal PROD 5
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PROD 5 A - 1 G 1Runout, A-side, stamped
PROD 5 B - 1 G 1Runout, B-side, stamped
PROD.5ASide A label
PROD.5BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Prodigal 9104First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Brazil | Motown MCS-041First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Prodigal P 0635FFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | France | Prodigal 2C006-99343First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Prodigal 1C 006-99 343 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-99 343First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Prodigal 3C 006 99343First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | Prodigal VIP 2564First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Japan | Prodigal VIP 2564First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Prodigal 5C 006-99 343 / Prodigal 5C 006-99343First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Prodigal PROD 5First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Prodigal P 0635FFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Prodigal7", Single, White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Single, White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | US | Prodigal P 0635FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Prodigal P-0635-FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Prodigal P 0635FFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AStar Wars Theme2:58
- BStar Wars Theme (Long Version)4:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Star Wars Theme are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Star Wars Theme are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Star Wars Theme first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, UK, US, Brazil and more. One of them is Prodigal 1C 006-99 343.
How do I tell if my copy of Star Wars Theme is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-99 343, PROD 5, P 0635F, P-0635-F) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 99 343 A-1 and 99 343 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Star Wars Theme 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.