US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2766
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PHRS--4091-10S XYSide 1, Stamped
A₁ RSide 1, Etched
PHRS--4092--5S AI YSide 2, Stamped
RSide 2, Etched
The Rome Sound Stage OrchestraThe Themes From Cleopatra
Vinyl pressings
The Themes From Cleopatra
by The Rome Sound Stage Orchestra · 1963
11 pressings8 countriesScoreStage & Screen
The Themes From Cleopatra was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Themes From Cleopatra
11 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2766
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2766
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2766
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PHRS-4091Side 1, Printed Label
PHRS-4092Side 2, Printed Label
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2766
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2766
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | RCA Victor LSP-2766First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2766First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2766First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP 2766First yearLP | LP |
| 1963 | Italy | RCA Victor LPM-2766First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Japan | Victor SHP-5254First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | New Zealand | RCA Victor LPM-2766First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Spain | RCA Victor LSP 2766First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2766First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2766First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2766First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Antony And Cleopatra Theme
- A2Cleopatra's Palace Music
- A3Love And Hate (Cleopatra's Rejection)
- A4Cleopatra's Barge
- B1Caesar And Cleopatra Theme
- B2A Gift For Caesar
- B3Antony
- B4Cleopatra Enters Rome
- B5Reprise: Antony And Cleopatra Theme
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Themes From Cleopatra are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Themes From Cleopatra are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was The Themes From Cleopatra first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is RCA Victor LSP-2766.
How do I tell if my copy of The Themes From Cleopatra is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP-2766, LPM-2766, LSP 2766, SHP-5254) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHRS--4091-10S XY and A₁ R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Themes From Cleopatra 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.