Denmark
1966- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM 61128MGM Records 61 128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
3 ℗ 1966 C6 ◊V 61128 ASide A
3 ℗ 1966 C6 ◊V 61128 BSide B
61128 ALabel side A
61128 BLabel side B
Maurice JarreLara's Theme
Vinyl pressings
Lara's Theme
by Maurice Jarre · 1966
35 pressings12 countriesSoundtrackScoreThemeFolk
Lara's Theme was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Lara's Theme
20 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
Denmark
1966- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM 61128MGM Records 61 128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Center
- Runout / matrix
3 ℗ 1966 C6 ◊V 61128 ASide A runout, stamped
3 ℗ 1966 C6 ◊V 61128 BSide B runout, stamped
61128 ALabel side A
61128 BLabel side B
Denmark
1966- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM 61128MGM Records 61 128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
3 ℗ 1966 C6 ◊V 61128 ASide A
3 ℗ 1966 C6 ◊V 61128 BSide B
61128 ALabel side A
61128 BLabel side B
Denmark
1966- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM 61128MGM Records 61 128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-prong knock-out centre
- Runout / matrix
3 ℗ 1966 C6 ◊V 61128 ASide A runout, stamped
3 ℗ 1966 C6 ◊V 61128 BSide B runout, stamped
61128 ALabel side A
61128 BLabel side B
Country unknown
1966- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM 61128MGM Records 61 128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
61128 A1Side A
61128 B1Side B
MGM-61128-ALabel side A
MGM-61128-BLabel side B
Japan
September 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia LSS-545-ML
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Unknown | MGM Records MGM 61128 / MGM Records 61 128First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1966 | Denmark | MGM Records MGM 61128 / MGM Records 61 128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Denmark | MGM Records MGM 61128 / MGM Records 61 128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Denmark | MGM Records MGM 61128 / MGM Records 61 128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Denmark | MGM Records MGM 61128 / MGM Records 61 128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | France | MGM Records MGM 61128 / MGM Records 61 128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | MGM Records 61 128First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | MGM Records 61 128First year7", Mono, 45 RPM · Mono | 7", Mono, 45 RPM · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | MGM Records 61 128First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Italy | MGM Records MG 70.006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Italy | MGM Records MG 70.006First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Italy | MGM Records MG 70.006First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Italy | MGM Records MG 70.006First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Italy | MGM Records MG 70.006First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Japan | MGM Records DM-1074First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Austria | MGM Records 61.1287", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Austria | MGM Records 61 1287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | MGM Records 61 1287", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Denmark | MGM Records MGM 61128 / MGM Records 61 1287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Japan | MGM Records DM-10747", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALara's Theme2:50
- BMain Title From "Dr. Schiwago"2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lara's Theme are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Lara's Theme are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1966 and 1975.
When was Lara's Theme first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Denmark, Japan, France, Germany and more. One of them is MGM Records MGM 61128.
How do I tell if my copy of Lara's Theme is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MGM 61128, LSS-545-ML, 61 128, MG 70.006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 3 ℗ 1966 C6 ◊V 61128 A and 3 ℗ 1966 C6 ◊V 61128 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lara's Theme 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.
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