US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Somerset SF-25000
- Format
- LP, Album
The VillainsThe Batman Theme
Vinyl pressings
The Batman Theme
by The Villains · 1966
13 pressings4 countriesThemeParodyRock & RollRock
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
9 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 4 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
- Somerset P-25000
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Somerset P-25000
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Marble Arch MAL 626
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Astor GG-692
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
GG-692bB-Side Runout Etching
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Astor GGS 692Astor GGS-692
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GGS-692-A.Side A runout (etched)
GGS-692-B.Side B runout (etched)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Astor GG-692First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Australia | Astor GGS 692 / Astor GGS-692First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Somerset SF 250First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | Canada | Somerset S 250First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | Canada | Somerset S 250First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | UK | Marble Arch MAL 626First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | US | Somerset SF-25000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | US | Somerset P-25000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | US | Somerset P-25000First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | RockBeat Records ROC-LP-3235LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Somerset SF-25000LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Somerset SF-25000LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Somerset P-25000LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Batman (Theme)
- A2Pow! Zap! Wham!
- A3Fruggin' The Riddle
- A4Monkey With The Penguin
- A5Take That - You Fiend!
- B1Batman Chase
- B2In My Merry Batmobile
- B3Zonk! Wap! Yeowww!
- B4Robin's Nest
- B5Give 'Em Zap, Old Chap
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Batman Theme are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Batman Theme are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1966 and 2014.
When was The Batman Theme first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Somerset SF-25000.
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 SF-25000, P-25000, MAL 626, GG-692) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. 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.