UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 6671
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EFF-2317-1C ⊂ 2 BRunout side A
EFF-2318-1C H B 1Runout side B
(EFF .2317)Label side A
(EFF .2318)Label side B
MantovaniPlays The Theme From Exodus And Other Themes
Vinyl pressings
Plays The Theme From Exodus And Other Themes
by Mantovani · 1961
16 pressings5 countriesThemePopStage & Screen
Plays The Theme From Exodus And Other Themes was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Plays The Theme From Exodus And Other Themes
9 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 6671
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EFF-2317-1C AH01A Side runout
EFF-2318-1C MH0TB Side runout
EFF.2317A Side Label
EFF.2318B Side Label
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 6671
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EFF-2317-1C
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 6671
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 6671
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 6671
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EFF-2317-1C AH0TA Side runout
EFF-2318-1C MH0TB Side runout
EFF.2317A Side Label
EFF.2318B Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Europe | Decca DFE 6671 / Decca DFE.6671First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Spain | Decca STO 151First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1961 | Spain | Decca EDGE 71518 / Discos Decca EDGE 71518First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Spain | Decca EDGE 715187", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Decca STO 1517", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | Decca DFE 6671First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Decca DFE 6671First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Decca DFE 6671First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Decca STO 1517", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | Decca DFE 6671First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Decca STO.1517", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | Decca DFE 6671First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Decca DFE 6671First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Decca DFEM 66717", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | Decca DFE 66717", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | Decca DFE 6671 / Decca DFE.66717", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Main Theme From "Exodus" (Ari's Theme)3:00
- A2Karen's Theme From "Exodus"3:10
- B1Theme From "The Sundowners"2:20
- B2Theme From "The Alamo" (The Green Leaves Of Summer)2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Plays The Theme From Exodus And Other Themes are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Plays The Theme From Exodus And Other Themes are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Plays The Theme From Exodus And Other Themes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK, Europe, Spain. One of them is Decca DFE 6671.
How do I tell if my copy of Plays The Theme From Exodus And Other Themes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DFE 6671, STO 151, EDGE 71518) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EFF-2317-1C ⊂ 2 B and EFF-2318-1C H B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Plays The Theme From Exodus And Other Themes 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.
