UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 70164CBS S CBS 70164
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CBS 70164 · S · 70164 A1 > tone
CBS 70164 · S · 70164 B1 1 >
Mike BattCaravans (Original Motion Picture Score)
Vinyl pressings
Caravans (Original Motion Picture Score)
by Mike Batt · 1978
10 pressings7 countriesSoundtrackStage & Screen
Caravans (Original Motion Picture Score) 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 Caravans (Original Motion Picture Score)
3 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.
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 237288
- Format
- LP, Album
New Zealand
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 237288
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | CBS SBP 237288First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 237288First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | CBS CBS 70164 / CBS S CBS 70164First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Epic SE 35787LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Epic SE 35787LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Europe | CBS CBS 70164LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | South Africa | CBS ASF 2272 / April Music (Africa) S CBS 70164LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Epic SE 35787 / Epic 35787LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 70164LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | CBS 467030 - 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Caravan On The Move4:00
- A2Main Title2:45
- A3Russian Dance1:43
- A4Inside Sardar Khan's Palace1:35
- A5Journey To Badek1:45
- A6The Camp At Qualir3:02
- A7The Desolate Valley1:22
- A8Caravan Song2:04
- B1Qualir At Night1:45
- B2Storm In The Desert6:35
- B3Becky's Waltz1:03
- B4Kochi Dancer1:13
- B5The Aftermath3:48
- B6Theme From Caravans3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Caravans (Original Motion Picture Score) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Caravans (Original Motion Picture Score) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Caravans (Original Motion Picture Score) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is CBS CBS 70164.
How do I tell if my copy of Caravans (Original Motion Picture Score) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 70164, SBP 237288) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS 70164 · S · 70164 A1 > tone and CBS 70164 · S · 70164 B1 1 >. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Caravans (Original Motion Picture Score) 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.
