US
1964- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 5118
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Manos HadjidakisTopkapi (Original Motion Picture Sound Track)
Vinyl pressings
Topkapi (Original Motion Picture Sound Track)
by Manos Hadjidakis · 1964
12 pressings7 countriesSoundtrackStage & Screen
Topkapi 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 Topkapi
10 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 7 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 4118
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
P UA 4118A-1A 1 o C 1Side A runout
o UA 4118B-1B 1 P B 3Side B runout
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 4118United Artists Records UAL 4118
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records ULP 1079
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ULP 1079 A - 1NSide One - Stamped
ULP 1079 B - 1NSide Two - Stamped
Argentina
1964- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 4118
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Australia
1964- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UALS 8085
- Format
- LP, Album, 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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Argentina | United Artists Records UAL 4118First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Australia | United Artists Records UALS 8085First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Australia | United Artists Records UAL 8085First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | United Artists Records UAL 4118First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Japan | United Artists Records PS 1150 UAFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | New Zealand | United Artists Records UAL 4118First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | United Artists Records ULP 1079First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | United Artists Records UAS 5118First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | United Artists Records UAL 4118First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | United Artists Records UA 4118 / United Artists Records UAL 4118First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-25118LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | United Artists Records UAS 5118LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Palace Museum (Main Title: "Topkapi)"2:14
- A2Master Thief4:10
- A3Screwball Inventor3:11
- A4A Lincoln Automobile2:17
- A5Belly Dance2:38
- A6The Emeralds1:55
- B1Turkish Security1:55
- B2The Searchlight4:03
- B3Museum Roof1:39
- B4Wrestling Tournament3:20
- B5The Sultan's Dagger1:18
- B6Success!1:48
- B7In Prison (End Title: "Topkapi")2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Topkapi are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Topkapi are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1964 and 1980.
When was Topkapi first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is United Artists Records UAS 5118.
How do I tell if my copy of Topkapi is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAS 5118, UAL 4118, UA 4118, ULP 1079) 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 Topkapi 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.
