Vinyl pressings
by Marvin Hamlisch · 1977
Bond '77 / The James Bond Theme was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
14 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UP 36301 A - 1URunout A-side, variant 1
UP 36301 B - 1URunout B-side, variant 1
UP 36301 A - 1U D G 1Runout A-side, variant 2
UP 36301 B - 1U H 1Runout B-side, variant 2
UP 36301 A-1U G 1Runout A-side stamped
UP 36301 B-1U G 1Runout B-side stamped
UP 36301ALabel side-A
UP 36301BLabel side-B
UAST 18708-DXRunout A, variant 1
UAST 18708-DXXRunout B, variant 1
77 U̶A̶S̶T̶-̶1̶8̶7̶0̶8̶-̶D̶ UADW 1082Runout both sides, variant 2
UAST-18708-DLabel both sides
p UAST 18708-E XA-Side Runout Etching
p UAST 18709 2B-Side Runout Etching
UAST-18708-EA-Side Label
UAST-18709B-Side Label
P UAST 18708-EXA-Side Runout
P UA 18708-EB-Side Runout
UAST-18708-EA-Side Label
UA18708-EB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | United Artists Records K-6927First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Belgium | United Artists Records 4 C 006-99573First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | United Artists Records UAN 40512First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 5c 006-99573First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 5c 006-99573First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Philippines | United Artists Records UA-XW1064First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | South Africa | United Artists Records UASP 345First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | United Artists Records UA-DW1082First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | United Artists Records UA-XW1064First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | United Artists Records UA-XW1064First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | UK | United Artists Records UP 36301First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | United Artists Records UP 36301First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | United Artists Records FMS-44First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Japan | United Artists Records FMS-44First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
14 vinyl pressings of Bond '77 / The James Bond Theme are listed here, from 9 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is United Artists Records UP 36301, released September 9, 1977.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UP 36301, UA-DW1082, UA-XW1064, FMS-44) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UP 36301 A - 1U and UP 36301 B - 1U. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
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