US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records HS S505
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Ken ThorneSuperman II (Original Sound Track)
Vinyl pressings
Superman II (Original Sound Track)
by Ken Thorne · 1980
12 pressings9 countriesSoundtrackStage & Screen
Superman II (Original Sound Track) was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Superman II (Original Sound Track)
5 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records HS 3505
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
△ MX1973[9]3 HS3505-1Side A, Stamped [Scribed]
△ MX1973[9]4 HS3505-2Side B, Stamped [Scribed]
Japan
1980- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records P-10975W
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Spain
1980- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records S 90.328
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1980- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records P-10975W
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records HS 3505First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-10975WFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-10975WFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records S 90.328First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Warner Bros. Records HS S505First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Warner Bros. Records HS 3505LP, Album, Etched, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Etched, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records XHS 3505 QLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records W 56892LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records LWB-6026LP, Album, Etched | LP, Album, Etched |
| 1981 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K56892LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Warner Bros. Records HS 3505LP, Album, Etched | LP, Album, Etched |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 892LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Preface
- A2Main Title March
- A3Lift Into Space - Release Of Villains
- A4Lex Escapes
- A5Honeymoon Hotel
- A6Lex & Miss Teschmacher To Fortress
- A7Clark Exposed As Superman
- A8Lovers Fly North
- B1Mother`s Advice
- B2T.V. President Resigns - Clark To Fortress
- B3Aerial Battle - Superman Saves Spire
- B4Sad Return
- B5Ursa Flies Over Moon
- B6Clark Fumbles Rescue
- B7End Title March
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Superman II (Original Sound Track) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Superman II (Original Sound Track) are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Superman II (Original Sound Track) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Australia, Japan, Spain. One of them is Warner Bros. Records HS S505.
How do I tell if my copy of Superman II (Original Sound Track) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HS S505, HS 3505, P-10975W, S 90.328) 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 Superman II (Original Sound Track) 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.