Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Crystal 006 CRY 77 009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
77 009 A-1Side A etched
77 009 B-1Side B etched
Mario & Giosy CapuanoTheme From Close Encounters (Of The Third Kind)
Vinyl pressings
Theme From Close Encounters (Of The Third Kind)
by Mario & Giosy Capuano · 1978
12 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Theme From Close Encounters was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Theme From Close Encounters
11 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 8 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Decca F R 13770
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Decca F R 13770
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
March 6, 1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI-11674
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Argentina
1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1597
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1978- Label and catalog number
- Best Seller 4B006-77009
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | EMI 1597First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Belgium | Best Seller 4B006-77009First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | Crystal 006 CRY 77 009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Crystal 006 CRY 77 0097", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | Mexico | EMI 8199 Z / EMI 33C 052 - 77009 ZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Mexico | EMI 8171 / EMI 33C 006 - 77009First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 006-77009First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | Portugal | EMI E 006-77 009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Decca F R 13770First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Decca F R 13770First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Australia | EMI EMI-11674First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Australia | EMI EMI-11674First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATheme From Close Encounters (Of The Third Kind)3:40
- BSoultalk (The Conversation)4:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Theme From Close Encounters are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Theme From Close Encounters are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Theme From Close Encounters first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, UK, Australia, Argentina and more. One of them is Crystal 006 CRY 77 009.
How do I tell if my copy of Theme From Close Encounters is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 006 CRY 77 009, F R 13770, EMI-11674, 1597) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 77 009 A-1 and 77 009 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Theme From Close Encounters 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.