India
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2392 070Polydor 2392070
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Mono · Bookfold sleeve
- Runout / matrix
2392070-A-RE STERLING RLRunout etched, side A
2392070-B-RERunout etched, side B
Vinyl pressings
Sholay
by R. D. Burman · 1975
19 pressings5 countriesHindustaniSoundtrackPsychedelic RockBollywood
Sholay was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Sholay
7 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 2 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.
India
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2392 072
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2392072 ARunout etched, side A
2392072 BRunout etched, side B
India
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2392 070
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
India
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2392 070
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
India
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2392070
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
India
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2392 070Polydor 2392070
- Format
- LP, Mispress, Misprint · Bookfold sleeve
- Runout / matrix
2392 070 S 1 3 20 56 2Runout stamped, side A
2392 070 S 2 3 20 56 2Runout stamped, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | India | Polydor 2392 070 / Polydor 2392070First yearLP, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | India | Polydor 2392 072First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | India | Polydor 2392 070 / Polydor 2392070LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | India | Polydor 2392 070First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | India | Polydor 2392 070First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | India | Polydor 2392070First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | India | Polydor 2392 070 / Polydor 2392070LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | India | Polydor 2392 070 / Polydor 2392070First yearLP, Mispress, Misprint | LP, Mispress, Misprint |
| 1975 | Kenya | Polydor 2392 070First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | India | Music India Ltd. 2392 070LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | India | Universal Music Group 006025 479 0536-9LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 2018 | India | Universal Music Group 6025 479 0536-9LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | India | Universal Music Group 7873094 / Blisstainment 7873094LP, Remastered, Special Edition, Box Set | LP, Remastered, Special Edition, Box Set |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Polydor 2392070 / Polydor 2392 070LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Malaysia | India Record LP 9215LP | LP |
| ? | Malaysia | Roebuck Record SPLP 1199LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Pakistan | Black Bird 2392-070LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | South Africa | Kohinoor KLP 1029LP | LP |
| ? | South Africa | Polydor 2392 070 / Polydor 2392070LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Yeh Dosti (Happy)
- A2Koi Haseena
- A3Holi Ke Din
- A4Yeh Dosti (Sad)
- A5Title Music
- B1Mehbooba Mehbooba
- B2Haā Jab Tak Hai Jaan
- B3Chand Sa Koi Chehra
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sholay are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Sholay are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1975 and 2025.
When was Sholay first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in India, Kenya. One of them is Polydor 2392 070.
How do I tell if my copy of Sholay is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2392 070, 2392 072, 2392070) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2392070-A-RE STERLING RL and 2392070-B-RE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sholay 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.
