US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Varèse Sarabande STV 81283
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STV 81283-A KM13938-A + ?? KM +Side One
STV 81283-#B KM13938-B + ?? KM +Side Two
James HornerAliens (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Vinyl pressings
Aliens (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
by James Horner · 1986
18 pressings10 countriesScoreStage & Screen
Aliens was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Aliens
10 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 9 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- That's Entertainment Records TER 1115
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CST 8019-A2 SNB TER 1115AA side
CST 8019-B SNB TER 1115BB side
Italy
September 23, 1986- Label and catalog number
- CGD INT 20550
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- A and S Records ASR 2012
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
ASR 2012ASide 1
ASR 2012BSide 2
Brazil
1986- Label and catalog number
- SBK Records 320010
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSLP-1483 [EL monogram] C 320.010 A 1-1-6Runout side A
XSLP-1484 [EL monogram] C 320.101 B 1-1-9Runout side B
XSLP-1483Label side A
XSLP-1484Label side B
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jackal Records WOW 738
- Format
- LP
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | A and S Records ASR 2012First yearLP | LP |
| 1986 | Brazil | SBK Records 320010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Canada | Jackal Records WOW 738First yearLP | LP |
| 1986 | Germany | Colosseum CST 8019First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Victor VIP-28140First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Victor VIP-28140First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Vinilo VS 1026First yearLP | LP |
| 1986 | UK | That's Entertainment Records TER 1115First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Varèse Sarabande STV 81283First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | CGD INT 20550First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Germany | Colosseum CST 8019LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Mondo MOND-030All Media, Album, Limited Edition, LP, LP · Limited, Colored vinyl | All Media, Album, Limited Edition, LP, LP · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | US | Mondo MOND-030LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | US | Mondo MOND-030LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2015 | US | Mondo MOND-030LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | US | Mondo MOND-030LP, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | LP, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
| 2016 | US | Mondo MOND-030LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Worldwide | Varèse Sarabande VSD00339LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Main Title5:10
- A2Going After Newt3:08
- A3Sub-Level 36:11
- A4Ripley's Rescue3:13
- A5Atmosphere Station3:05
- B1Futile Escape8:13
- B2Dark Discovery2:00
- B3Bishop's Countdown2:47
- B4Resolution And Hyperspace6:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aliens are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Aliens are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1986 and 2021.
When was Aliens first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Italy, Australia and more. One of them is Varèse Sarabande STV 81283.
How do I tell if my copy of Aliens is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STV 81283, TER 1115, INT 20550, ASR 2012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STV 81283-A KM13938-A + ?? KM + and STV 81283-#B KM13938-B + ?? KM +. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Aliens 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.
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