US
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-7830
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
L2 PW4905-3S A1 RRunout, Side A, Stamped
L2 PW 4903-3S A1 RRunout, Side B, Stamped
L2PW-4905Label Side A
L2PW-4906Label Side B
Henry Mancini And His Orchestra And ChorusTheme From "The Great Impostor"
Vinyl pressings
Theme From "The Great Impostor"
by Henry Mancini And His Orchestra And Chorus · 1960
10 pressings7 countriesThemeEasy ListeningJazzPop
Theme From "The Great Impostor" 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 Theme From "The Great Impostor"
5 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-7830
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
L2 PW4905-1S A1 ɪRunout, Side A, Stamped
L2 PW 4906-2S ɪRunout, Side B, Stamped
L2PW-4905Label Side A
L2PW-4906Label Side B
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-7830
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-7830
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Rockaway Pressing
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA 101035
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | RCA 101035First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-7830First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-7830First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor 47-7830First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor 47-7830First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Australia | RCA 1010357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | New Zealand | RCA L2PW-22467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Spain | RCA Victor 37-78307", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1961 | Italy | RCA Italiana 45N 1141 / RCA Italiana 47 - 78307", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | RCA Victor 37-78307", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ATheme From "The Great Impostor"2:43
- BLove Music2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Theme From "The Great Impostor" are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Theme From "The Great Impostor" are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1960 and 1961.
When was Theme From "The Great Impostor" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Canada, Germany, Australia. One of them is RCA Victor 47-7830.
How do I tell if my copy of Theme From "The Great Impostor" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-7830, 101035) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L2 PW4905-3S A1 R and L2 PW 4903-3S A1 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Theme From "The Great Impostor" 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.
