Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 458
- Format
- 7"
Meco MonardoEmpire Strikes Back (Medley)
Vinyl pressings
Empire Strikes Back (Medley)
by Meco Monardo · 1980
28 pressings18 countriesDiscoElectronic
Empire Strikes Back (Medley) was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Empire Strikes Back (Medley)
28 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 18 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 458
- Format
- 7"
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 1038
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · 72, PRC Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RS-1038-AS-PRC-RI-1-1 ★ STERLINGSide A, runout
RS-1038-BS-PRC-RI-1-1 ★ STERLINGSide B, runout
2090 458Side A, label
2090 458Side B, label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 1038
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · 19
- Runout / matrix
Side 1:RS-1038-AS-BWI STERLING
Side 2:RS-1038-BS-BWI * STERLING
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 1038
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 56
- Runout / matrix
RS-1038-AS-CP2 ✩ STERLINGSide A, variant 1
RS-1038-BS-CP2 ✩ STERLINGSide B, variant 1
RS-1038-AS-CT2 ✩ STERLINGSide A, variant 2
RS-1038-BS-CT2 ✩ STERLINGSide B, variant 2
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1038
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 26
- Runout / matrix
RS-1038-AS-PRC-C1' * STERLINGA side
RS-1038-BS-PRC-C1' * STERLINGB side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | RSO 2090 458First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Belgium | RSO 2090 458First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Belgium | RSO 2090 458First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Brazil | RSO 2090 458First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1980 | Canada | RSO RS 1038First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | France | RSO 2090 458First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | RSO 2090 458First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | Guatemala | RSO 2090 458First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Italy | RSO 2090458 / RSO 2090 458First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | Japan | RSO DWQ6093First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | Japan | RSO DWQ6093First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Mexico | RSO 1184First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | New Zealand | RSO POLY 89First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Panama | RSO 2090 458First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Peru | RSO F - RSO 2090458.5First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AEmpire Strikes Back (Medley)3:02
- BThe Force Theme4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Empire Strikes Back (Medley) are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Empire Strikes Back (Medley) are listed here, from 18 countries.
When was Empire Strikes Back (Medley) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is RSO 2090 458.
How do I tell if my copy of Empire Strikes Back (Medley) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2090 458, RS 1038, RS-1038, 2090458) 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 Empire Strikes Back (Medley) 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.
