US
1976- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2282
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M-2282-AS [artisan logo]Runout (Etched) Side A
M-2282-BS [artisan logo]Runout (Etched) Side B
Sammy Davis Jr.Baretta's Theme
Vinyl pressings
Baretta's Theme
by Sammy Davis Jr. · 1976
22 pressings10 countriesDiscoFunkSoundtrackSoul
Baretta's Theme was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Baretta's Theme
18 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 9 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC 2282
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2282
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M-2282-AS-1A [Artisan Sound logo] SSSRunout A
M-2282-AM-1D [Artisan Sound logo] SIRunout B
M-2282-ASLabel A
M-2282-AMLabel B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records 1209-2282
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
UK
October 1976- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records BTC 2292
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BTC 2292 A-PAG.Side A etched runout
BTC 2292 B-PAG. I ESide B etched runout
†BTC 2292-A†Side A label
†BTC 2292-B†Side B label
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records BTC 2292
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Push out centre
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | 20th Century Records CM-6First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Philips 6162 078First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Philips 6162 078First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Not On LabelFirst year7", Single, White Label | 7", Single, White Label |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Philips 6162 078First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Philips 6162 078First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Nicaragua | 20th Century Records tc-10050First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Panama | 20th Century Records 2282First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Scandinavia | 20th Century Records 6162 078First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | 20th Century Records BTC 2292First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | 20th Century Records BTC 2292First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | 20th Century Fox Records BTC 22927", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2282First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2282First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | 20th Century Records 1209-2282First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABaretta's Theme2:23
- BI Heard A Song2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Baretta's Theme are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Baretta's Theme are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1976 and 1978.
When was Baretta's Theme first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Australia, Japan and more. One of them is 20th Century Records TC-2282.
How do I tell if my copy of Baretta's Theme is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TC-2282, TC 2282, 1209-2282, BTC 2292) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-2282-AS [artisan logo] and M-2282-BS [artisan logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Baretta's 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.
