US
November 1968- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WPS-21454
- Format
- LP, Album · Research Craft Pressing
- Runout / matrix
WPS-21454-1A-side runout etching
WPS-21454-2B-side runout etching
Ravi ShankarCharly (Original Soundtrack Recording)
Vinyl pressings
Charly (Original Soundtrack Recording)
by Ravi Shankar · 1968
12 pressings7 countriesSoundtrackFusionHindustaniJazz
Charly (Original Soundtrack Recording) was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Charly (Original Soundtrack Recording)
9 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 4 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
November 1968- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WPS-21454
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WPS-21454-1 114 AudioMatrixSide A runout
WPS-21454-2 114 AudioMatrixSide B runout
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WPS-21454
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
WPS - 21454 - 1Runout side 1
Audiomatrix WPS - 21454 - 2Runout side 2
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WPS-21454
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · All Disc Records Pressing
- Runout / matrix
WPS-21454-1 114 AudioMatrixSide A etched, exc. AᴜᴅɪᴏMᴀᴛʀɪx stamped, variant 1
WPS-21454-2 AudioMatrix 114Side B etched, exc. AᴜᴅɪᴏMᴀᴛʀɪx stamped, variant 1
WPS-21454-1 114 AudioMatrixSide A etched, exc. AᴜᴅɪᴏMᴀᴛʀɪx stamped, variant 2
WPS-21454-2 114 AudioMatrixSide B etched, exc. AᴜᴅɪᴏMᴀᴛʀɪx stamped, variant 2
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WPS-21454World Pacific Records WPS 21454
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
WPS 21454 SIDE1 -1A Ⓡ º A 2 SMXTSide A etched, exc. “º“ stamped
WPS 21454 SIDE2 -1A Ⓡ º A2 2 SMXTSide B etched, exc. “º“ stamped
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WPS-21454World Pacific Records WPS 21454
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | His Master's Voice OASD 7552First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | World Pacific Records WPS-21454First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Japan | World Pacific Records WP-8584First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1968 | US | World Pacific Records WPS-21454First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | World Pacific Records WPS-21454First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | World Pacific Records WPS-21454 / World Pacific Records WPS 21454First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | World Pacific Records WPS-21454 / World Pacific Records WPS 21454First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | World Pacific Records WPS-21454First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | World Pacific Records WPS-21454First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Mexico | Liberty BST - 7 / Musart BLP 7LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Italy | Moving Image Entertainment MIE 007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | India | World Pacific Records WPS-21454LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Main Title2:36
- A2Charly Theme5:20
- A3Scenic Tour2:20
- Improvisation On Charly Theme
- A5Termoil1:07
- A6Reprise1:16
- B1Love Montage4:10
- B2Variations On Love Theme3:35
- B3Self Pursuit1:20
- B4Love Theme Transformation2:39
- B5Charly Theme And Resolution4:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Charly (Original Soundtrack Recording) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Charly (Original Soundtrack Recording) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1968 and 2000.
When was Charly (Original Soundtrack Recording) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Australia, Canada, Japan. One of them is World Pacific Records WPS-21454, released November 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of Charly (Original Soundtrack Recording) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WPS-21454, OASD 7552, WP-8584) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WPS-21454-1 and WPS-21454-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Charly (Original Soundtrack Recording) 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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