UK
July 1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 485
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POSP 485 A//4▽420 E 11 1A side runout
POSP 485 B//3▽420 E 11 1B side runout
The ShadowsThe Theme From 'Missing'
Vinyl pressings
The Theme From 'Missing'
by The Shadows · 1982
15 pressings12 countriesSoundtrackRockPopStage & Screen
The Theme From 'Missing' was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Theme From 'Missing'
15 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 12 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.
UK
July 1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 485
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Italy
July 1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2059 529
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2812 125
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2059 529
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2059 529
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2059 529 S 1 32 0Side A - Runout groove
2059 529 S 2=2 320Side B - Runout groove
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.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2812 125First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2059 529First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2059 529First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 0062First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 0062First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Polydor 2059 529First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 986First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Portugal | Polydor 2059 529First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2059 529First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | South Africa | EMI EMIJ 4408First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Polydor 20 59 529First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Australia | EMI EMI-796First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Italy | Polydor 2059 529First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Polydor POSP 485First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Polydor POSP 485First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Theme From 'Missing'
- BThe Shady Lady
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Theme From 'Missing' are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Theme From 'Missing' are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was The Theme From 'Missing' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, Italy, France, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor POSP 485, released July 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of The Theme From 'Missing' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSP 485, 2059 529, 2812 125, 7DM 0062) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POSP 485 A//4▽420 E 11 1 and POSP 485 B//3▽420 E 11 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Theme From 'Missing' 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.
