Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K7811
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
MX-55887(AMS 7502)A Side
MX-55888(AMS 7502)B Side
Vinyl pressings
"Theme From The Invaders" / Firecracker / Technopolis
by Yellow Magic Orchestra · 1979
16 pressings6 countriesElectroSynth-popDiscoElectronic
"Theme From The Invaders" was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 "Theme From The Invaders"
5 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Barbados
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7502
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
AMS 7502aA Side
AMS 7502bB Side
Chile
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 11367
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
7502 AA Side
7502 BB Side
India
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7502
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
New Zealand
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K7811
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
MX-55887(AMS 7502)A Side
MX-55888(AMS 7502)B Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | A&M Records K7811First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Barbados | A&M Records AMS 7502First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Chile | A&M Records 11367First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | India | A&M Records AMS 7502First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | New Zealand | A&M Records K7811First year7", Single | 7", Single |
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMS 75027", Single, Repress | 7", Single, Repress |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMS 75027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMS 75027", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMS 75027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMSP 7502 / Horizon AMSP 750212", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMS 75027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Horizon AMSP 7502 / A&M Records AMSP 750212", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMS 75027", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMS 75027", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMS 75027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMS 75027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Computer Game (Theme From The Invaders)0:22
- A2Firecracker3:12
- BTechnopolis3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "Theme From The Invaders" are there?
16 vinyl pressings of "Theme From The Invaders" are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was "Theme From The Invaders" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Australia, Barbados, Chile, India and more. One of them is A&M Records K7811.
How do I tell if my copy of "Theme From The Invaders" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K7811, AMS 7502, 11367) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MX-55887(AMS 7502) and MX-55888(AMS 7502). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is "Theme From The Invaders" 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.
