UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 330
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
CL 330ASide A Label
CL 330BSide B Label
Michael GoreTheme From Terms Of Endearment
Vinyl pressings
Theme From Terms Of Endearment
by Michael Gore · 1984
11 pressings9 countriesThemeSoundtrackElectronicPop
Theme From Terms Of Endearment was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Terms Of Endearment
10 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-5334
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S 45 B 5334 99235 Z6 . –––––◄Side A runout area, etched
S 45 B 5334 99240 Z 3 . –––––◄Side B runout area, etched
S 45 B 5334 92240[scratched out] 99240 Z 4 . –––––◄Side B runout area, etched variation
STERLINGSides A & B runout area, stamped
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-5334
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S 45 B 5334 99235 Z2#1 STERLING 0Etched Side A, except STERLING 0 stamped
S 45 B 5334 99240 Z1#2 STERLING 0Etched Side B, except STERLING 0 stamped
S99235Side A label
S99240Side B label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-B-5334
- Format
- 7", Promo
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-5334
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1A 006-2001347
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Capitol Records B-5334First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Capitol Records 1A 006-2001347First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | France | Capitol Records 2001347First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-17446First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 006 2001347First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Peru | Capitol Records 01.03.2227First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Capitol Records CL 330First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Capitol Records B-5334First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Capitol Records P-B-5334First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Capitol Records B-5334First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records CP-12737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATheme From "Terms Of Endearment"3:25
- BThis Is My Moment2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Theme From Terms Of Endearment are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Theme From Terms Of Endearment are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Theme From Terms Of Endearment first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Capitol Records CL 330.
How do I tell if my copy of Theme From Terms Of Endearment is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 330, B-5334, P-B-5334, 1A 006-2001347) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CL 330A and CL 330B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Theme From Terms Of Endearment 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.
