US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records S/6081
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Jerry GoldsmithThe Blue Max
Vinyl pressings
The Blue Max
by Jerry Goldsmith · 1966
13 pressings2 countriesSoundtrackScoreStage & Screen
The Blue Max was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 The Blue Max
6 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records 56081
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
KP-434 26-66side 1
KP-435 26-66side 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records T-90799Mainstream Records 56081
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-90799Matrix # side A label
T2-90799Matrix # side B label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records 56081
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
KP-434 26-66side 1
KP-435 26-66side 2
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records S/6081
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records 56081
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
KP-434 5-27-66Side A runout
KP-435 5-27-66Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Mainstream Records S/6081First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Mainstream Records 56081First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Mainstream Records S/6081First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Mainstream Records 56081First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Mainstream Records 56081First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Mainstream Records ST-90799 / Mainstream Records S/6081LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1966 | US | Mainstream Records T-90799 / Mainstream Records 56081First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | Citadel CT 6008LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | Citadel CT 6008LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Citadel CT 6008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Citadel CT 6008LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1979 | US | Citadel CT 7007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | Citadel CT 7007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Main Title - The Blue Max2:16
- A2The Love Theme From "The Blue Max"1:45
- A3Retreat1:23
- A4First Blood3:00
- A5Waltz1:09
- A6Confirmed Kill4:16
- A7The Lonely Victor3:30
- A8Intermission Title0:40
- B1Bridge Duel3:11
- B2Battle7:25
- B3Food Riot2:24
- B4End Title2:33
- B5Watch On The Rhine1:41
- B6Pour Le Merite March2:13
- B7Deutschland (German National Anthem)0:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Blue Max are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Blue Max are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1966 and 1979.
When was The Blue Max first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada. One of them is Mainstream Records S/6081.
How do I tell if my copy of The Blue Max is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S/6081, 56081, T-90799) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Blue Max 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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