US
February 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5586
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-55545-F-1˙ ✲Side A Runout
45-55546-F-1˙ ✲Side B Runout
The GallantsThe Batman Theme
Vinyl pressings
The Batman Theme
by The Gallants · 1966
10 pressings7 countriesJazzRockPop
The Batman Theme was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Batman Theme
10 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 7 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5586
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-55545-F 1 (I AM inside triangle)Side A Runout
45-55546-F 1 (I AM inside triangle)Side B Runout
Canada
February 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5586
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-55545-P1Side A Runout
45-55546-P1Side B Runout
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-1638
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Chile
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F 5586
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Greece
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F. 5586
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
55545Label Side A
55546Label Side 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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1638First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Chile | Capitol Records F 5586First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Greece | Capitol Records F. 5586First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Italy | Capitol Records F 5586First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Italy | Capitol Records F 5586First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1966 | Italy | Capitol Records F. 5586 / Capitol Records F 5586First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Mexico | Capitol Records 6040First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records 5586First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records 5586First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records 5586First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Batman Theme2:22
- BRobin's Blues1:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Batman Theme are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Batman Theme are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Batman Theme first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada, Australia, Chile and more. One of them is Capitol Records 5586, released February 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of The Batman Theme is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5586, CP-1638, F 5586, F. 5586) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-55545-F-1˙ ✲ and 45-55546-F-1˙ ✲. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Batman 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.