US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SC 40323Columbia C 40323
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STA-855699-B 1-1Side 1 Etched
STA-855700-A 1-3Side 2 Etched
STERLINGSide 1 Stamped
STERLINGSide 2 Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Top Gun (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
by Various Artists · 1986
58 pressings26 countriesSoundtrackHard RockHi NRGSynth-pop
Top Gun was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Top Gun
41 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 23 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SC 40323Columbia C 40323
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL-40323-1AD ❀ P (P)Side A - Variant 1
PBL-40323-1AC ❀ P (P)Side B - Variant 1
PAL-40323-1J ❀ P (AP)Side A - Variant 2
PBL-40323-1AA ❀ P APSide B - Variant 2
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SC 40323Columbia SC40323
- Format
- LP, Album · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL-40323-1E ❀ ᴅ G1 A10Side A runout, variant 1
PBL-40323-1AC ❀ ᴇ G1 C9Side B runout, variant 1
PAL-40323-1F ❀ ᴅ G1 A1Side A runout, variant 2
PBL-40323-1F ❀ ᴅ G1 A1Side B runout, variant 2
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SC 40323Columbia C 40323
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL-40323-1D ❀ ᴅ G1 C18Side A runout variant 1
PBL-40323-11C ❀ ᴇ G2 C7Side B runout variant 1
PAL-40323-1E ❀ G2 A PSide A runout variant 2
PBL-40323-1AE ❀ P(ᴘ)Side B runout variant 2
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 70296
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CBS_70296-A-1Side A runout, etched, variant 1
CBS_70296-B-1Side B runout, etched, variant 1
CBS 70296 A4 AD2Side A runout, etched, variant 2
CBS_70296-B_1Side B runout, etched, variant 2
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 70296
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CBS_70296-A-2 LA side
CBS_70296-B-1 LB side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 58 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s45 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | Columbia 120.770 / CBS 120.770First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Brazil | CBS 138678 / Discos CBS 138.678First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Canada | Columbia SC 40323First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Canada | Columbia SC 40323First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Colombia | CBS 141928First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Colombia | CBS 141928First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1986 | Costa Rica | Columbia 1100938First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Europe | CBS CBS 70296 / CBS SC 40323First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | CBS CBS 70296 / CBS 70296First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | CBS CBS 70296 / CBS CBSCL 32 442 6LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1986 | Europe | CBS CBS 70296 / CBS CBSCL 13 631 7LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1986 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony CYA 1182First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Ireland | CBS CBS 70296First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Israel | CBS 70296-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | CBS/Sony 28AP 3210First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Poland | MJM Music PL MJM 114LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Columbia 88875120971 / Legacy 88875120971LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Europe | Columbia 88875120971 / Legacy 88875120971LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | US | Columbia 88875120971LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Columbia 19439775021LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | UK | Columbia 19439775021LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2022 | China | Not On Label G-100LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2025 | Europe | Columbia 88875120971 / Legacy 88875120971LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Columbia 19075992091 / Legacy 19075992091LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | Sony Music 928.003LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| ? | Brazil | Columbia 138.678LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Columbia 70296 / CBS 70296LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Spain | CBS S 70296 / CBS S 70296 (SP)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Danger Zone3:35
- A2Mighty Wings3:50
- A3Playing With The Boys3:57
- A4Lead Me On3:45
- A5Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From "Top Gun")4:11
- B1Hot Summer Nights3:34
- B2Heaven In Your Eyes4:03
- B3Through The Fire3:37
- B4Destination Unknown3:46
- B5Top Gun Anthem4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Top Gun are there?
58 vinyl pressings of Top Gun are listed here, from 26 countries, released between 1986 and 2025.
When was Top Gun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia SC 40323.
How do I tell if my copy of Top Gun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SC 40323, CBS 70296, SBP 8179, 70296) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STA-855699-B 1-1 and STA-855700-A 1-3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Top Gun 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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