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The Music Of Mikis Theodorakis

by Mikis Theodorakis · 1973

14 pressings11 countriesThemeSoundtrackScoreLaïkó

The Music Of Mikis Theodorakis was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 The Music Of Mikis Theodorakis

8 pressings came out in 1973, 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.

UK

1973
Label and catalog number
Music For Pleasure MFP 50078Music For Pleasure SMFP 50078
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

SMFP 50078 A-1Variant 1 - Side 1 runout stamped

SMFP 50078 B-1Variant 1 - Side 2 runout stamped

SMFP 50078 A-1 P P 2Variant 2 - Side 1 runout stamped

SMFP 50078 B-1 PR 1Variant 2 - Side 2 runout stamped

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Australasia

1973
Label and catalog number
Axis AXIS 6111
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

SMFP 50078 A-1Side A Runout Stamped

SMFP 50078 B-1Side B Runout Stamped

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India

1973
Label and catalog number
Music For Pleasure MFP 50078
Format
LP, Stereo
Runout / matrix

SMFP 50078 A

SMFP 50078 B

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South Africa

1973
Label and catalog number
Music For Pleasure MFP 3006
Format
LP, Stereo
Runout / matrix

MFP 3006 AA side

MFP 3006 BB side

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 14 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s9 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1973AustralasiaAxis AXIS 6111First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1973IndiaMusic For Pleasure MFP 50078First yearLP, StereoLP, Stereo
1973IsraelMusic For Pleasure MFP 50078First yearLPLP
1973MozambiqueMusic For Pleasure MFP 50078First yearLPLP
1973South AfricaMusic For Pleasure MFP 3006First yearLP, StereoLP, Stereo
1973SpainRegal Pop J 046-05.471First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1973UKMusic For Pleasure MFP 50078 / Music For Pleasure SMFP 50078First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1973UK & EuropeMusic For Pleasure MFP 50078First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1974YugoslaviaJugoton LSMFP-70635 / Music For Pleasure smfp 50078LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
Year unknown5 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?ArgentinaPathé 4258LPLP
?USGrecophon GRS 347 / Grecophon GRS-347LP, AlbumLP, Album
?YugoslaviaJugoton LSMFP-70635 / Music For Pleasure smfp 50078LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?YugoslaviaJugoton LSMFP-70635 / Music For Pleasure smfp 50078LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?YugoslaviaJugoton LSMFP-70635 / Music For Pleasure smfp 50078LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue

Tracklist

  1. A1O Andonis (Main Theme From The Film "Z")
  2. A2O Thrapetis (The Fugitive)
  3. A3Helithonaki (The Little Swallow)
  4. A4Stou Kosmou Tin Aniforia (On The World's Uphill Struggle)
  5. A5Hartaetee (Paper Kites)
  6. A6Chrissoprassino Filo (The Golden-Green Leaf)
  7. B1Zorba's Dance (From The Film "Zorba The Greek")
  8. B2Rothostamo (Rosewater)
  9. B3Doxa To Theo (Glory Be To God)
  10. B4Kourastika Na Se Krato
  11. B5To Palikari Echi Kaimo ('Free World' From The Film "Z")
  12. B6Prisoner Of Freedom (Tribute To Theodorakis)

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of The Music Of Mikis Theodorakis are there?

14 vinyl pressings of The Music Of Mikis Theodorakis are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.

When was The Music Of Mikis Theodorakis first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, Australasia, India, Israel and more. One of them is Music For Pleasure MFP 50078.

How do I tell if my copy of The Music Of Mikis Theodorakis is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MFP 50078, AXIS 6111, MFP 3006, J 046-05.471) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SMFP 50078 A-1 and SMFP 50078 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is The Music Of Mikis Theodorakis 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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