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Various – 2001: A Space Odyssey (Music From The Motion Picture Sound Track)
Germany · MGM Records · Vinyl LP Album Reissue Repress Stereo
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- (P) 1968 A 71 Z 00 665 096 = 4 A25 17 (P) 1968 A 71 Z 00 665 096 = 4 A25B · 17 ℗ 1968 A 71 ◇ Z 00 665 096 = 4 A℗ 1968 A 71 oZ µ 00 665 096 = 4 A 26
- Runout — side B
- (P) 1968 K 71 Z1 00 665 096 = 4 B17B 1 (P) 1968 K 71 Z1 00 665 096 = 4 B17B · 1 ℗ 1968 K71 ◇Z1 A D 00 665 096 = 4 B17 (P) 1968 A 71 G Z 00 665 096 = 4 A1 (P) 1968 K 71 Z1 G 00 665 096 = 4 B℗ 1968 K 71 oZ1 = 00 665 096 = 4 B 17
- Rights society
- GEMA
- Printed By
- Gerhard Kaiser GmbH
- Lacquer Cut At
- Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Pressing Plant
- Pressed By
- Phonodisc GmbH
Specifications
- Artist
- Various
- Genre
- Classical, Stage & Screen
- Style
- Soundtrack, Neo-Romantic, Neo-Classical, Contemporary
- Label
- MGM Records
- Catalog number
- 665 096
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- A1Also Sprach Zarathustra (Thus Spake Zarathustra)1:37
- A2Requiem For Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, Two Mixed Choirs And Orchestra4:04
- A3Lux Aeterna5:50
- A4The Blue Danube6:55
- B1Gayane Ballet Suite (Adagio)5:12
- B2Atmospheres7:56
- B3The Blue Danube3:30
- B4Also Sprach Zarathustra (Thus Spake Zarathustra)1:37
About this record
This German MGM pressing carries dual matrix stamps marking it as a 1970s reissue: Side A cut in January 1971 and Side B in October 1971, both pressed by Phonodisc GmbH and bearing the catalogue 665 096. The runouts (P) 1968 A 71 Z 00 665 096 = 4 A and (P) 1968 K 71 Z1 00 665 096 = 4 B confirm this is a licensed repress of the original American recording, distinguished from the 1968 UK MGM CS 8078 by its "Made in Germany" label credit and absence of Deutsche Grammophon manufacturing attribution.
What drives its value
Pricing spans from 2.35 USD at the lowest market entry to 44.09 USD for a Mint copy, with 83 copies currently listed for sale—a signal of steady availability rather than rarity. A VG+ example sits at 30.17 USD, while a VG copy drops to 20.89 USD, showing condition sensitivity across the mid-range.
Community data reveals 3265 collectors own this pressing against 332 seeking it, a ratio indicating this is a known reissue rather than a chase variant. As a 1970s German repress licensed from MGM's American master, it trades below original pressings but holds value among Kubrick soundtrack completists and classical/contemporary collectors who prize the Ligeti and Khachaturian selections.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 665 096 on the sleeve and label, printed "Made in Germany" and "Imprimé en Allemagne by Gerhard Kaiser GmbH, Essen." The runout etchings are the definitive identifier: look for (P) 1968 A 71 Z 00 665 096 = 4 A on Side A and (P) 1968 K 71 Z1 00 665 096 = 4 B on Side B, stamped by Phonodisc GmbH. The gatefold interior credits Jesse Kaye and the MGM Studio Sound Department and notes Deutsche Grammophon's musical courtesy, distinguishing it from earlier pressings that cite Grammophon as manufacturer.
Grade by vinyl surface clarity—even light hairline scratches drop from M (44.09 USD) to NM (39.45 USD)—and jacket condition, as gatefolds show wear at the spine and opening seams. No barcode appears on this reissue.
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Release notes
On sleeve front: MGM Records in association with Deutsche Grammophon presents Music from the Motion Picture Sound Track MGM Presents A Stanley Kubrick Production 2001 a space odyssey CINERAMA® Super Panavision® and Metrocolor MGM Records ℗© Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
On labels: Made in Germany Original American Recording licensed by MGM Records, Inc. Los Angeles, USA
On gatefold inner side: All the musical selections on this album are courtesy of Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Album prepared by Jesse Kaye and the MGM Studio Sound Department Printed in Germany - Imprimé en Allemagne by Gerhard Kaiser GmbH, Essen Original American Recording licensed and trademark registered by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. New York, USA
Date of cut: Side A: January 1971 (A 71). Side B: October 1971 (K 71).
Similar to 8323458, but differences on labels, which denote a reissue from the 1970s, probably after 1973: - "Made in Germany" - Contains side-numbering (1 / 2) - No "Mfg. by Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft"
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this German reissue from the original 1968 UK pressing?
The UK original carries catalogue MGM CS 8078 and credits "Mfg. by Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft" on the label. This German reissue (665 096) omits that manufacturing credit, adds "Made in Germany" text, and includes side-numbering (1 / 2) on the label. The matrix codes differ: this pressing's runouts show A 71 and K 71 (1971 cuts), whereas the original carries earlier stamps.
What is a VG+ copy worth on the market?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded example is valued at 30.17 USD. This represents a mid-tier asking price; actual sales may vary, and the lowest current listing sits at 2.35 USD, reflecting heavily played or damaged stock.
Why is there such a wide gap between Mint and Good condition prices?
The price guide shows Mint at 44.09 USD versus Good at 6.96 USD—a steep drop tied to vinyl surface condition and jacket integrity. Soundtrack reissues in heavy rotation suffer groove wear and label scuffing; clean copies command a premium among collectors seeking pristine playback and visual presentation.
Is this a rare pressing?
No. With 3265 collectors owning it and 83 copies for sale at any given time, this is a common reissue. The want-to-have ratio of 332 to 3265 reflects casual collector interest rather than scarcity-driven demand. It remains a straightforward acquisition for Kubrick or classical-soundtrack enthusiasts.
Who pressed this record?
Phonodisc GmbH manufactured this pressing in Germany, as noted in the runout stamps. The gatefold credits printing to Gerhard Kaiser GmbH in Essen. The recording itself is the original American master, licensed by MGM Records Inc. from Los Angeles and trademark-registered by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. in New York.