Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- 20th Fox FXG 5007(C)20th Century Fox Records FXG 5007(C)
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Lowell ThomasThe Longest Day (The Original Film Sound Track)
Vinyl pressings
The Longest Day (The Original Film Sound Track)
by Lowell Thomas · 1962
15 pressings7 countriesSoundtrackStage & Screen
The Longest Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Longest Day
1 pressing came out in 1962, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | 20th Fox FXG 5007(C) / 20th Century Fox Records FXG 5007(C)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Australia | 20th Century Fox Records STL-931,121LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Australia | 20th Century Fox Records TL-31,121LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | New Zealand | 20th Century Fox Records TL 31121LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Stateside SSL 10045LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Stateside SL 10045LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | 20th Century Fox Records SXG 5007LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | 20th Century Fox Records SXG 5007LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | 20th Fox FXG 5007LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | 20th Century Fox Records GXH 6041LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | 20th Century Fox Records RPL 6007LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | Casablanca 25SA-260 / Polystar 25SA-260LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Banda Sonora BSGZ119LPLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | 20th Century Fox Records SXG 5007(D)LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | 20th Century Fox Records FXG 5007LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- APart 1
- BPart 2
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Longest Day are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Longest Day are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1962 and 2020.
When was The Longest Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Canada. One of them is 20th Fox FXG 5007(C).
How do I tell if my copy of The Longest Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FXG 5007(C)) 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 Longest Day 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.