Vinyl pressings
by Rhythm Heritage · 1975
Theme From S.W.A.T. 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.
25 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 13 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.
16845-RE-1-S-① [Slashed out] SPDJ-27-3 [Not slashed out] -S ①Etched, Side A, variant 1
T 16846-S ⑪Etched, Side B, variant 1
T 16845-S-RE-1 ⑦ > TIEtched, Side A, variant 2
T 16846-S ⑪Etched, Side B, variant 2
p ABC-12135-A-16845-S-RE-/5A-Side Runout Etching
p ABC-12135-B-16846-S-7B-Side Runout Etching
(45-16845-S) RE-1A-Side Label
(45-16846-S)B-Side Label
ABC-12135-A- 16845-S ⑥A side deadwax - etched
45-16845-SA side label
45-16846-SB side label
ABC-12135-B- 16846-S ⑤ (etched) p(stamped)B side deadwax
S̶P̶D̶J̶-̶2̶5̶-̶B-S Ⓧ 16845-RE-1-S ① ssssssA-Side Runout Etching
16845-S (10)B-Side Runout Etching
(45-16845-S)RE-1A-Side Label
(45-16845-S)B-Side Label
16845-RE-1-S-1 S̶P̶D̶J̶-̶2̶5̶-̶B-S 1 sssA-Side Runout Etching
16845-S 1 > sssB-Side Runout Etching
(45-16845-S)RE-1A-Side Label
(45-16845-S)B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | ABC Records ABC-12135First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | ABC Records ABC-12135First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Canada | ABC Records 1022-121357", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1975 | Canada | ABC Records ABC-12135First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | ABC Records 16 602 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | ABC Records 16602 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Greece | ABC Records ABC-12135First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Greece | ABC Records ABC-12135First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Guatemala | ABC Records ABC-12135First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1975 | Italy | ABC Records ABC 22009First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | ABC Records ABC 22009First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Japan | ABC Records YK-803-ABFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Netherlands | ABC Records 16 602 ATFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | New Zealand | ABC Records ABC-12135First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | South Africa | ABC Records ABC-12135First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records P-27837", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records P-27837", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records P-27837", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA P-27837", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Goldies 45 P-27837", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
43 vinyl pressings of Theme From S.W.A.T. are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1975 and 1980.
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is ABC Records ABC-12135.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABC-12135, SPDJ-25, 16 602 AT, 16602 AT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 16845-RE-1-S-① [Slashed out] SPDJ-27-3 [Not slashed out] -S ① and T 16846-S ⑪. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
