US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Varèse Sarabande STV 81143
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KM-5333-A-RE-2A-Side Runout
KM-5333-B-RE-1B-Side Runout
Jay ChattawayManiac (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Vinyl pressings
Maniac (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
by Jay Chattaway · 1981
12 pressings5 countriesSoundtrackDark AmbientModern ClassicalExperimental
Maniac was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Maniac
2 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Italy
1981- Label and catalog number
- Cinevox Record MDF 33.143
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Italy | Cinevox Record MDF 33.143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Varèse Sarabande STV 81143First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Milan A 120 151LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Netherlands | SouthEast Records SER 289 B05VLP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Mondo MOND-001LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2011 | US | Mondo MOND-001LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | US | Mondo MOND-001LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2016 | US | Death Waltz Recording Company DW056LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Death Waltz Recording Company DW056LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Death Waltz Recording Company DW056LP, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Nameless / Sony PicturesLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Death Waltz Recording Company DW056 / Mondo MOND-000LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Maniac's Theme (Main Titles)
- A2Apocalypse N.Y.
- A3On The Beach / Hooker's Heartbeat
- A4A Little Knife Music
- A5Inner Voices
- A6Maniac Strikes Again
- A7Blasthim
- A8Blasther
- B1Window Shopping
- B2Subway Terror
- B3Goodbye Rita
- B4Cemetery Chase
- B5Cry For Mother
- B6Mannequin's Revenge
- B7Maniac's Theme (End Titles)2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Maniac are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Maniac are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1981 and 2020.
When was Maniac first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Italy. One of them is Varèse Sarabande STV 81143.
How do I tell if my copy of Maniac is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STV 81143, MDF 33.143) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KM-5333-A-RE-2 and KM-5333-B-RE-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Maniac 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.