US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Ranwood R-840
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M1112RE1 5Runout side A, etched
M1113 RE1 5Runout side B, etched
M-1112Label side A
M-1113Label side B
The Charles Randolph Grean SoundQuentin's Theme / #1 At The "Blue Whale"
Vinyl pressings
Quentin's Theme / #1 At The "Blue Whale"
by The Charles Randolph Grean Sound · 1969
15 pressings10 countriesThemePopStage & Screen
Quentin's Theme / #1 At The "Blue Whale" was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Quentin's Theme / #1 At The "Blue Whale"
12 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 8 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Ranwood R-840
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M1112RE1 MR △75349Runout side A
M1113RE1 MR △75349-XRunout side B
M-1112Label side A
M-1113Label side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Ranwood R-840
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
M-1112RE1Label Side A
M-1113RE1Label Side B
UK
August 1, 1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLD 10283
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSCR-8136-1CRunout Side A
MSCR-8137-1CRunout Side B
UK
August 1, 1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLD 10283London American Recordings HLD 10283
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MSCR-8136-1CRunout Side A
MSCR-8137-1CRunout Side B
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records FK 3097
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Festival Records FK 3097First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Brazil | Ranwood FB33.343 / Fermata FB33.343First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Ranwood GL R 840XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Ranwood R 840XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Denmark | Ranwood R-840First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Festival Records FK-3097First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | South Africa | Ranwood PD.9594First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Ranwood R-840First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Ranwood R-840First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Ranwood R-840First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1969 | UK | London Records HLD 10283First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | London Records HLD 10283 / London American Recordings HLD 10283First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | London Records DL 208937", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | London Records DL 208937", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | Japan | Ranwood JET-19207", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AQuentin's Theme1:59
- B#1 At The "Blue Whale"2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Quentin's Theme / #1 At The "Blue Whale" are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Quentin's Theme / #1 At The "Blue Whale" are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Quentin's Theme / #1 At The "Blue Whale" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Ranwood R-840.
How do I tell if my copy of Quentin's Theme / #1 At The "Blue Whale" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R-840, HLD 10283, FK 3097, FB33.343) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M1112RE1 5 and M1113 RE1 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Quentin's Theme / #1 At The "Blue Whale" 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.