US
1960- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-1953
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Mantovani And His OrchestraMain Theme From Exodus (Ari's Theme) / Karen
Vinyl pressings
Main Theme From Exodus (Ari's Theme) / Karen
by Mantovani And His Orchestra · 1960
14 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Main Theme From Exodus was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Main Theme From Exodus
3 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11332
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DRF-27449-T1-2CSide A Runout, stamped
DRF-27450-T1-1CSide B Runout, stamped
DR. 27449Side A Label
DR. 27450Side B Label
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y7049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Decca Y7049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | Decca 45-F 11332First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | London Records 45-1953First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Belgium | Decca 9.23.1857", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | India | Decca 45-F 113327", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | UK | Decca 45-F 113327", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | UK | Decca 45-F 113327", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | Netherlands | Decca FM 235 1707", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | London Records L.19537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Japan | London Records LED-1947", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca F 113327", Single, Repress | 7", Single, Repress |
| ? | UK | Decca F.113327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | London Records 45-1953-V7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | London Records 45-1953-V7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMain Theme From Exodus (Ari's Theme)
- BKaren
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Main Theme From Exodus are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Main Theme From Exodus are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1960 and 1961.
When was Main Theme From Exodus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia. One of them is London Records 45-1953.
How do I tell if my copy of Main Theme From Exodus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-1953, 45-F 11332, Y7049) 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 Main Theme From Exodus 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.
