Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLX 64967
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NL 19-64967-1A-1 ARunout side A
NL 19-64967-2B-1 ARunout side B
AMLX 64967-1Label side A
AMLX 64967-2Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Octopussy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
by John Barry · 1983
23 pressings17 countriesLoungeSoundtrackScorePop Rock
Octopussy was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Octopussy
23 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 17 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.
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLX 64967
- Format
- LP, Album · CB 281
- Runout / matrix
19- A+M SP64967³A¹-G4 INT ASide A
19- A+M SP64967³B1-G4 INT ASide B
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLX 64967
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · CB 281
- Runout / matrix
19- A+M SP64967³A¹-G4 INT [trumpet logo] ASide A runout
19- A+M SP64967³B1-G4 INT [trumpet logo] ASide B runout
UK
June 1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLX 64967
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMLX 64967 A1 NOEL. DSide A runout
AMLX 64967 B1 1 : ) ASide B runout
AMLX 64967-ASide A label
AMLX 64967-BSide B label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4967
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · R - Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A I C A&M SP04967A-RCA1 ISide A Runout
A I E A&M SP04967B-RCA2 ISide B Runout
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4967
- Format
- LP, Album · B - Electrosound Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Am SP 04967A-ESl MWRunout Side A, Var. 1
Am SP 04967B-ESl MWRunout Side B, Var. 1
A&M SP 04967A-ES1 EMWRunout Side A, Var. 2
A&M SP 04967B-ES1 EMWRunout Side B, Var. 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Argentina | A&M Records 20.392First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | A&M Records L 38038First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Brazil | A&M Records 170079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4967First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4967First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Colombia | A&M Records 106-0041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | A&M Records AMLX 64967First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | A&M Records AMLX 64967First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | A&M Records AMLX 64967First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Greece | A&M Records AMLX 64967First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1983 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28074First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28074First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Mexico | A&M Records AMLS-48.067First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | A&M Records 813 454-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | South Africa | A&M Records AMLS 64967First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1All Time High3:00
- A2Bond Look-Alike3:00
- A3009 Gets The Knife And Gobinda Attacks3:06
- A4That's My Little Octopussy3:14
- A5Arrival At The Island Of Octopussy3:24
- A6Bond At The Monsoon Palace3:03
- B1Bond Meets Octopussy3:37
- B2Yo-Yo Fight And Death Of Vijay3:45
- B3The Chase BombTheme1:55
- B4The Palace Fight4:35
- B5All Time High3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Octopussy are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Octopussy are listed here, from 17 countries.
When was Octopussy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records AMLX 64967.
How do I tell if my copy of Octopussy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMLX 64967, SP 4967, L 38038, 170079) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NL 19-64967-1A-1 A and NL 19-64967-2B-1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Octopussy 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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