US
1966- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records 626
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Nelson RiddleBatman Theme
Vinyl pressings
Batman Theme
by Nelson Riddle · 1966
14 pressings6 countriesThemeStage & Screen
Batman Theme was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Batman Theme
13 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 6 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records 626
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records 626
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records 626
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records 626
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records 626
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Yellow Labels
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.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | 20th Century Fox Records TK-1259First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | France | 20th Century Fox Records 630006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | France | 20th Century Fox Records 630006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | 20th Century Fox Records IN 4005 / International IN 4005First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Japan | 20th Century Fox Records 20F-1046 / 20th Century Fox Records JET-1675First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Stateside SS 517First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | 20th Century Fox Records 626First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | 20th Century Fox Records 626First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | 20th Century Fox Records 626First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | 20th Century Fox Records 626First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | 20th Century Fox Records 626First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | 20th Century Fox Records 626First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | UK | Stateside SS 517First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Australia | 20th Century Fox Records TK-18607", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABatman Theme2:30
- BNelson's Riddler3:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Batman Theme are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Batman Theme are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was Batman Theme first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is 20th Century Fox Records 626.
How do I tell if my copy of Batman Theme is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 626, SS 517, TK-1259, 630006) 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 Batman Theme 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.
