US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 79117
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 9378 2 2Side 1 runout
7 9379 2 2Side 2 runout
7-9378Side 1 label
7-9379Side 2 label
Laurence RosenthalBecket (Original Sound Track Music From The Paramount Motion Picture)
Vinyl pressings
Becket (Original Sound Track Music From The Paramount Motion Picture)
by Laurence Rosenthal · 1964
10 pressings5 countriesSoundtrackScoreContemporaryClassical
Becket was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Becket
4 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 79117
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 79117
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 937811Side 1
MG 937911Side 2
New Zealand
1964- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records FC-31,367Festival Records FC-31367
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Decca DL 79117First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | Decca DL 79117First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Festival Records FC-31,367 / Festival Records FC-31367First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Decca DL 79117First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-7237LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Spain | Decca DL 79117 / Decca 254883-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Decca DL 9117LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Decca DL 79117 / Decca 254883-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca DL 9117LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| ? | US | Decca DL 79117LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Main Title And King Henry's Arrival At Canterbury Cathedral6:56
- A2Days Of Youth1:41
- A3The Hunt2:45
- A4Gwendolen6:38
- B1Triumph In France3:24
- B2Consecration At Canterbury4:48
- B3Trial And Escape To The Court Of King Louis4:02
- B4The Meeting On The Beach2:26
- B5Becket's Martyrdom5:16
- B6End Title1:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Becket are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Becket are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1964 and 1987.
When was Becket first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Decca DL 79117.
How do I tell if my copy of Becket is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 79117, FC-31,367) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 9378 2 2 and 7 9379 2 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Becket 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.