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Various – 2001: A Space Odyssey (Music From The Motion Picture Sound Track)
1968 · UK · MGM Records · Vinyl LP Stereo Compilation
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- MGS-1460MGS 1460-2G 1 HMMGS 1460-2G 1 HA
- Runout — side B
- MGS-1461MGS 1461-3G 1 RGMGS 1461-3G 1 RD
- Rights society
- M.C.P.S., BIEM
- Record Company
- MGM Records Ltd.
- Printed By
- Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
- Made By
- Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
Specifications
- Artist
- Various
- Genre
- Classical, Stage & Screen
- Style
- Soundtrack, Neo-Romantic, Modern, Contemporary, Romantic
- Year
- 1968
- Label
- MGM Records
- Catalog number
- MGM CS 8078
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1Also Sprach Zarathustra = Thus Spake Zarathustra
- A2Requiem For Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, 2 Mixed Choirs And Orchestra
- A3Lux Aeterna
- A4The Blue Danube
- B1Gayne Ballet Suite (Adagio)
- B2Atmospheres
- B3The Blue Danube
- B4Also Sprach Zarathustra = Thus Spake Zarathustra
About this record
The UK pressing of this 1968 Kubrick soundtrack carries dead-wax stamps from Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd., the British pressing plant that manufactured it—a detail absent from most reissues. Catalogue MGM CS 8078 exists in at least two back-cover variants (one with Patent No. 943,895, another marked Patents Pending), and the matrix runout codes MGS 1460-2G 1 HM and MGS 1461-3G 1 RG confirm original UK stock.
Demand sits at 808 want against 5,167 have in the collector community, yet 65 copies remain listed for sale, suggesting steady but not scarce circulation.
What drives its value
This pressing trades on condition more than rarity. The price_guide spreads from 34.27 USD in Mint down to 1.80 USD in Poor, with a VG+ copy valued at 23.45 USD and VG at 16.24 USD—a steep drop that reflects how wear on the grooves and sleeve degrades a soundtrack's appeal.
The lowest_price snapshot of 3.08 USD and 65 active listings indicate soft market floor; most copies sit in Good to VG range. Against the German MGM pressing (catalogue 665 096), the UK original holds modest premium because it was pressed in Britain and carries the Garrod & Lofthouse plant mark.
The want-to-have ratio of 808 to 5,167 signals steady collector interest without scarcity pressure.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the catalogue number MGM CS 8078 on both sleeve and label. The dead-wax runout should read MGS 1460-2G 1 HM on side A and MGS 1461-3G 1 RG on side B, with the plant credit "Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd." on the rear sleeve.
Two back-cover states exist: one states Patent No. 943,895, the other Patents Pending—both are original. The flipback sleeve and eight tracks (classical and contemporary works from Deutsche Grammophon) are standard.
Grade by listening for surface noise and crackle during the quieter orchestral passages; the wide dynamic range of Ligeti and Khachaturian exposes groove wear. Check the spine and front cover for seam splits and discoloration; MGM sleeves from this era yellow and fade readily.
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Release notes
[Front sleeve] MGM Records in association with Deutsche Grammophon presents Music from the Motion Picture Sound Track MGM presents a Stanley Kubrick Production
®© Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
[Rear sleeve] File under Popular : Films and Shows All the musical selections on this album are courtesy of Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft. MGM Records Limited Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. Patent No. 943,895 MGMC/CS 8078 Album Prepared By MGM Studio Sound Department
(A similar version with "Patents Pending" on back cover also exists.)
A1. M.C.P.S. BIEM A2. M.C.P.S. A3. M.C.P.S. A4. Public Domain B1. Boosey & Hawkes Mus. Pub. Ltd. B2. M.C.P.S. B3. Public Domain B4. M.C.P.S. BIEM
℗ 1968
Made in Great Britain For MGM Records Ltd.
Title on cover: 2001 A Space Odyssey (Music From The Motion Picture Sound Track) Title on spine: 2001 - A Space Odyssey Title on labels: "2001: A Space Odyssey"—Soundtrack
Cat# sleeve: MGM CS 8078 Cat# labels: MGM-CS-8078
Flipback sleeve.
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 UK pressing from the German MGM version?
The UK pressing carries catalogue MGM CS 8078 and the Garrod & Lofthouse plant credit on the rear sleeve. The German pressing is catalogue 665 096 on MGM Records. The dead-wax matrix codes also differ: UK pressings show MGS 1460-2G 1 HM and MGS 1461-3G 1 RG. Check the runout grooves with a flashlight and magnifying glass to confirm the plant and matrix.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price_guide, a VG+ copy is estimated at 23.45 USD. This reflects light surface noise and minor wear visible under light but no skips or heavy scratches. Prices are estimates as of the guide date and vary by market demand and actual condition.
Why are there two back-cover variants?
The release notes confirm both a Patent No. 943,895 version and a Patents Pending version exist on the rear sleeve. Both are original 1968 UK pressings. The Patents Pending variant may represent an earlier print run before the patent was issued, but both are equally authentic.
Is this pressing rare?
No. The community database shows 5,167 collectors own this pressing, and 65 copies are currently for sale. The want-to-have ratio of 808 to 5,167 indicates steady interest but no scarcity. It is a common original UK pressing.
What is the lowest price I should expect to pay?
The lowest_price recorded is 3.08 USD, though this likely reflects a Poor or Fair copy. A VG copy is typically 16.24 USD, and a VG+ copy 23.45 USD according to the price_guide. Condition drives the price far more than rarity on this title.