Vinyl pressings
by Jan Hammer · 1986
Crockett's Theme 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.
11 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
* MCAT-1193-A-1 * 2 3 MT Pounda TA1PESide A, variant 1
* MCAT-1193 (T)-B-1 * 2 3 MTSide B, variant 1
* MCAT-1193-A-1 * MT Pounda TA1PE 2 USide A, variant 2
* MCAT-1193 (T)-B-1 * MT 4Side B, variant 2
✶ MCA - 1193-A-1 ✶ 1 MT. 2 Pounda TA1PE 12Runout etched, side A
✶ MCA - 1193-B-1 ✶ MT. 1 2Runout etched, side B
MCA-1193-A2 SWRunout etched, side A
MCA-1193-B2 SWRunout etched, side B
R/S Alsdorf 258359-0-A 70 JKRunout A, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 258359-0-B 78 JK >D<Runout B, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 258359-0-A BE D̶ 54 JKRunout A, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 258359-0-B 55 JKRunout B, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 258378-7-A 258360-7-A K9 BERunout side A, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 258378-7-B 63Runout side B, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 258378-7-A = 258360-7-A BE JK 7Runout side A, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 258378-7-B JK 1Runout side B, variant 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | MCA Records 7-13966First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | MCA Records 258 359-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | MCA Records 258 378-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | MCA Records 258 360-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | MCA Records 258 360-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | MCA Records 258 360-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | MCA Records 258 359-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Ireland | MCA Records MCA 1193First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1193First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCA 1193First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCA 1193First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Australia | MCA Records 0-1403412", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | MCA Records MCAX 119312", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-532397", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-532397", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
21 vinyl pressings of Crockett's Theme are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1986 and 1988.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Australia, Europe, Ireland. One of them is MCA Records MCAT 1193.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCAT 1193, MCA 1193, 7-13966, 258 359-0) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, * MCAT-1193-A-1 * 2 3 MT Pounda TA1PE and * MCAT-1193 (T)-B-1 * 2 3 MT. 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.
