Vinyl pressings
by Various Artists · 1980
The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack "Times… was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
34 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 24 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.
RS-2-4203-A-PW1 (PR)P STERLINGRunout A
RS-2-4203-B-PW1 (PR)P STERLINGRunout B
RS-2-4203-C-PW1 (PR)P STERLINGRunout C
RS-2-4203-D-PW1 (PR)P STERLINGRunout D
RS-2-4203-A-PRC-C1 1-1 STERLING -P-Side A Runout Etched, STERLING Stamped
RS-2-4203-B-PRC-C1-1-11 STERLING -2-Side B Runout Etched, STERLING Stamped
RS-2-4203-C-PRC-C1-1-1 -81- STERLINGSide C Runout Etched, STERLING Stamped
RS-2-4203-D-PRC-C2-1-11 STERLINGSide D Runout Etched, STERLING Stamped
RS-2-4203-A-PRC-R2 STERLINGSide A runout, variant 1
RS-2-4203-B-PRC-R1 STERLINGSide B runout, variant 1
RS-2-4203-C-PRC-R2 STERLINGSide C runout, variant 1
RS-2-4203-D-PRC-R2 STERLINGSide D runout, variant 1
T1 RS-2-4203-A-CT 1Runout etching side A
T1 RS-2-4203-B-CT 2Runout etching side B
T1 RS-2-4203-C-CT 1Runout etching side C
T1 RS-2-4203-D-CT 2Runout etching side D
SRC RS-2-4203-A-SPI STERLINGRunout Side A, variant 1
SRC RS-2-4203-B-SPI 1-1 STERLINGRunout Side B, variant 1
SRC RS-2-4203-C-SPI 1-1 STERLINGRunout Side C, variant 1
SRC RS-2-4203-D-SPI 1-2 STERLINGRunout Side D, variant 1
RS 2 4203-A-3Runout A
RS-2-4203-BS-2Runout B
RS-2-4203-C2-2Runout C
RS2 4203 DS-3Runout D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | RSO 2479265 / RSO 5306 / 07First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1980 | Australasia | RSO 2658 145First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1980 | Austria | RSO 2658 145First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Brazil | RSO 2658 145First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Canada | RSO RS-2-4203First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | RSO RS-2-4203First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Colombia | RSO 2658145First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | France | RSO 2658 145 / RSO 2479 264First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Greece | RSO 2658 145First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Israel | RSO 2658 145First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Italy | RSO 2658 145 / RSO 2479 264First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | RSO 2658 145 / RSO 2658 145First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Netherlands | RSO 2658 145First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | New Zealand | RSO 2658 145First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Peru | RSO Records, Inc. A25 - RSO - 2658145.3First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
35 vinyl pressings of The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack "Times… are listed here, from 25 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Germany, Japan and more. One of them is RSO RS-2-4203.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS-2-4203, 2658 145, MWZ 8115/6, 2479265) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RS-2-4203-A-PW1 (PR)P STERLING and RS-2-4203-B-PW1 (PR)P STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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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