US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0405
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Side A : AS0 405 SA X
Side B : AS0 405 SB (KENDUN-A)
Melissa ManchesterTheme From Ice Castles (Through The Eyes Of Love)
Vinyl pressings
Theme From Ice Castles (Through The Eyes Of Love)
by Melissa Manchester · 1978
15 pressings11 countriesSoundtrackStage & Screen
Theme From Ice Castles 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 Ice Castles
6 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0405
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AS0405-SAA Side Label
AS0405-SBB Side Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0405
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Terre Haute pressing
- Runout / matrix
AS0405SA-2 (T11 inverted)Runout A Side etched
AS0 405 SB -2 (KENDUN-B stamped) T111Runout B side etched
AS 0405-SALabel Matrix Side A
AS 0405-SB
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0405
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0405
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
South Africa
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista AAJ 1054
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Arista AS 0405First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | South Africa | Arista AAJ 1054First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Arista AS 0405First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Arista AS 0405First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Arista AS 0405First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Arista AS 0405First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | Arista AR-119447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Belgium | Arista 4C006-62 654 / Arista 4 C006-62 6547", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Arista 6RS-167", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | Arista 6RS-167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Arista 5C 006-626547", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Spain | Arista 10C 006-062.6827", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | UK | Arista ARIST 2567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Arista 3871-92407" | 7" |
| 1980 | Mexico | Arista S-4117", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ATheme From Ice Castles (Through The Eyes Of Love)3:32
- BSuch A Morning2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Theme From Ice Castles are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Theme From Ice Castles are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was Theme From Ice Castles first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Canada, South Africa. One of them is Arista AS 0405.
How do I tell if my copy of Theme From Ice Castles is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS 0405, AAJ 1054) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Side A : AS0 405 SA X and Side B : AS0 405 SB (KENDUN-A). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Theme From Ice Castles 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.
