US
November 1965- Label and catalog number
- International Award Series AK-267
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SDLP215A• [backward L in circle] 31-5 11-65Hand-Etched Script, Side A
SDLP-215B X 31-5 11-65Hand-Etched Script, Side B
Sound Stage Orchestra & VoicesThe Great Movie Themes
Vinyl pressings
The Great Movie Themes
by Sound Stage Orchestra & Voices · 1965
10 pressings3 countriesSoundtrackEasy ListeningJazzPop
The Great Movie Themes was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 The Great Movie Themes
6 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 3 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 1965- Label and catalog number
- International Award Series AK-267
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AK 267A DLP215 A 1 MONO 31-3 11-65Hand-Etched Script, Side A
AK 267 B DLP215A 1 MONO 31-3 11-65Hand-Etched Script, Side B
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- International Award Series AK-267
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- International Award Series AK-267
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SDLP-215-A R-1Side 1
SDLP-215-B R-1Side 2
Italy
1965- Label and catalog number
- Cobra Record FL LP 201
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1965- Label and catalog number
- Roman Record Company LPD 4507
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SDLP-215 ALATO A
SDLP-215 BLATO B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | International Award Series AK-267First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | International Award Series AK-267First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Italy | Cobra Record FL LP 201First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | Italy | Roman Record Company LPD 4507First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | International Award Series AK-267First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | International Award Series AK-267First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Design Records DLP-215LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Design Records SDLP-215LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Design Records SDLP-215LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Design Records SDLP-215LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Moon River
- A2Call Me Irresponsible
- A3The Shadow Of Your Smile
- A4To Each His Own
- A5The Emperor Waltz
- B1Chim Chim Cheree
- B2Forget Domani
- B3A Sinner Kissed An Angel
- B4Ciribiribin
- B5Merry Widow Waltz
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Great Movie Themes are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Great Movie Themes are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was The Great Movie Themes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada, Italy. One of them is International Award Series AK-267, released November 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of The Great Movie Themes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AK-267, FL LP 201, LPD 4507) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SDLP215A• [backward L in circle] 31-5 11-65 and SDLP-215B X 31-5 11-65. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Great Movie Themes 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.