US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 23879-1Warner Bros. Records 1-23879
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
1-23879-A-TW3 #1 0Side 1
1-23879-B-RE TW2 # @ #2 DSide 2
Vinyl pressings
Superman III (Original Sound Track)
by Various Artists · 1983
18 pressings12 countriesSoundtrackStage & Screen
Superman III (Original Sound Track) was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Superman III (Original Sound Track)
17 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 23879-1Warner Bros. Records 1-23879
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
1-23879 A SH4 SLM [triangle]4301 SP 0-1 SMX-1Side A runout etched
1-2 1 23879 SH2 O B-18045-Re1-SH2 [triangle]4301-XSide B runout etched
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 23879-1Warner Bros. Records 1-23879
- Format
- LP · Allied pressing
- Runout / matrix
1 23879-A [crossout] ##1-SH1 [Alllied logo] B-18044 -SH1 SLM △ 4301 1-2Side 1
1 23879 B RE SH2 [Alllied logo] B-18045 -Re1-SH2 SLM △ 4301-X 1-1Side 2
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 23879-1Warner Bros. Records 1-23879
- Format
- LP · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1 23879-A SH1 [Winchester Symbol]Side 1
1 23879 B RE 1ww2 [win symbol]Side 2
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 23879-1
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
MX208071
MX208072
Brazil
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 26.112
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
26112 - A 1-1-1=5Side A runout etched
1-1-1=4 26112 - BSide A runout etched
26.112-ALabel Side A
26.112-BLabel Side B
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.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 23879-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records 26.112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 38791First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | France | Warner Bros. Records 92-3879-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records 92-3879-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records 92-3879-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-11375First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-11375First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records LWB 6185First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Portugal | Warner Bros. Records 759 92-3879-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records 92 3879-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records 92 3879-1First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Warner Bros. Records 23879-1 / Warner Bros. Records 1-23879First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | US | Warner Bros. Records 23879-1 / Warner Bros. Records 1-23879First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | US | Warner Bros. Records W1-23879LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- Score Produced By Ken Thorne
- A1Main Title (The Streets Of Metropolis)5:28
- A2Saving The Factory - The Acid Test6:14
- A3Gus Finds A Way1:02
- A4The Two Faces Of Superman2:54
- A5The Struggle Within - The Final Victory4:17
- Songs Produced By Giorgio Moroder
- B1Rock On3:44
- B2No See, No Cry3:19
- B3They Won't Get Me3:22
- B4Love Theme3:14
- B5Main Title March4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Superman III (Original Sound Track) are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Superman III (Original Sound Track) are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Superman III (Original Sound Track) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 23879-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Superman III (Original Sound Track) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 23879-1, 26.112, 92 38791, 92-3879-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1-23879-A-TW3 #1 0 and 1-23879-B-RE TW2 # @ #2 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Superman III (Original Sound Track) 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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