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James Bond Collection

by Various Artists · 1972

18 pressings9 countriesSoundtrackStage & Screen

James Bond Collection was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 James Bond Collection

8 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 6 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

1972
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UAD.60027/8
Format
LP, Compilation
Runout / matrix

UAD 60027 A - 1U M >Side A Runout, Stamped

UAD 60028 A - 1U 12 LCSide B Runout, Stamped

UAD 60028 B - 1U L >Side C Runout, Stamped

UAD 60027 B - 1U MPSide D Runout, Stamped

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US

1972
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UXS-91
Format
LP, Compilation, Album
Runout / matrix

UXS-91-A-1 2T BSide 1, Etched runout, variant 1

UXS-91-B-1 1T ASide 2, Etched runout, variant 1

UXS-91-C-1 1T ASide 3, Etched runout, variant 1

UXS-91-D-1 1TSide 4, Etched runout, variant 1

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Canada

1972
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UXS-91
Format
LP, Compilation, Album · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

UXS-91-A-1 TGSide 1, Etched

UXS-91-B-1 TXSide 2, Etched

UXS-91-C-1 TXSide 3, Etched

UXS-91-D-1 TXSide 4, Etched

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France

1972
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UAD 60027United Artists Records UAD 60028
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
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France

1972
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UAD 60027/8
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
Runout / matrix

60027 ALabel side A

60027 BLabel side B

60028 ALabel side C

60028 BLabel side D

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 18 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s17 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1972CanadaUnited Artists Records UXS-91First yearLP, Compilation, AlbumLP, Compilation, Album
1972FranceUnited Artists Records UAD 60027 / United Artists Records UAD 60028First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1972FranceUnited Artists Records UAD 60027/8First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1972NetherlandsUnited Artists Records UAD 60027 / United Artists Records UAD 60028First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1972SingaporeUnited Artists Records UXS-91First yearLP, Compilation, AlbumLP, Compilation, Album
1972UKUnited Artists Records UAD.60027/8First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1972UKUnited Artists Records UAD 60027 / United Artists Records UAD 60028First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1972USUnited Artists Records UXS-91First yearLP, Compilation, AlbumLP, Compilation, Album
1973AustraliaUnited Artists Records L 45,215 / United Artists Records L 45.216LP, Compilation, AlbumLP, Compilation, Album
1973AustraliaFestival Records Pty. Ltd. UAL 387 / Festival Records Pty. Ltd. UAL 388LP, Compilation, AlbumLP, Compilation, Album
1973GermanyUnited Artists Records UAS 29 563/64 XCLP, Compilation, AlbumLP, Compilation, Album
1973JapanUnited Artists Records GW-231~2LP, Album, CompilationLP, Album, Compilation
1973JapanUnited Artists Records FMW 5-6LP, Album, Compilation · Colored vinylLP, Album, Compilation · Colored vinyl
1973JapanUnited Artists Records FMW 5-6LP, Album, Compilation · Colored vinylLP, Album, Compilation · Colored vinyl
1973JapanUnited Artists Records FMW 5-6LP, Album, Compilation, Limited Edition · LimitedLP, Album, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited
All 17 pressings from the 1970s
Year unknown1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?UKUnited Artists Records UAD 60027/8 / Liberty UAD 60027/8LP, CompilationLP, Compilation

Tracklist

  1. A1James Bond Theme1:45
  2. A2Kingston Calypso2:42
  3. A3Under The Mango Tree2:20
  4. A4James Bond Is Back2:24
  5. A5Girl In Trouble2:37
  6. A6The Golden Horn2:28
  7. A7Death Of Grant2:00
  8. A8From Russia With Love2:35
  9. B1Goldfinger Into Miami3:14
  10. B2Auric's Factory2:28
  11. B3Bond Back In Action Again2:29
  12. B4Goldfinger2:22
  13. B5The Death Of Goldfinger2:34
  14. B6Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang2:48
  15. B70072:30
  16. C1Thunderball3:56
  17. C2Bond Below Disco Volante4:12
  18. C3Mountains And Sunsets3:06
  19. C4Capsule In Space2:39
  20. C5A Drop Into The Ocean2:15
  21. D1Main Theme On Her Majesty's Secret Service2:33
  22. D2We Have All The Time In The World3:08
  23. D3Journey To Blofeld's Hideaway3:40
  24. D4Moon Buggy Ride3:12
  25. D5Bond Smells A Rat1:51
  26. D6Circus, Circus2:57
  27. D7Diamonds Are Forever2:40

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of James Bond Collection are there?

18 vinyl pressings of James Bond Collection are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1972 and 1974.

When was James Bond Collection first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is United Artists Records UAD.60027/8.

How do I tell if my copy of James Bond Collection is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAD.60027/8, UAD 60027, UXS-91, UAD 60027/8) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UAD 60027 A - 1U M > and UAD 60028 A - 1U 12 LC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is James Bond Collection 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.

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