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Various – 2001 - A Space Odyssey (Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack)
1971 · Australia · MGM Records · Vinyl LP Album Reissue
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 3, 2026
- MMint
- $13.75
- NMNear Mint
- $12.30
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $9.41
- VGVery Good
- $6.51
- G+Good Plus
- $3.62
- GGood
- $2.17
- FFair
- $1.45
- PPoor
- $0.72
11 copies listed on Discogs from $8.27.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- $9.41ref VA-XGK6SMedia VG · Very GoodSleeve VG🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- MGS 1460A MX156506-B SE 13ST-1
- Runout — side B
- MGS 1461A MX156507-C SE13ST-2
- Rights society
- GEMA-BIEM, GEMA
- Made By
- Phonogram Recordings Pty. Limited
- Lacquer Cut At
- ARC, Artarmon
- Pressed By
- ARC, Artarmon
Specifications
- Artist
- Various
- Genre
- Classical, Stage & Screen
- Style
- Soundtrack, Neo-Romantic, Neo-Classical, Contemporary
- Year
- 1971
- Label
- MGM Records
- Catalog number
- SIE-13ST
- Country
- Australia
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 Australian reissue, stamped SIE-13ST and pressed by Phonogram Recordings at their Artarmon plant in 1971, arrived nearly three years after the original 1968 UK pressing. The dead-wax matrix codes MGS 1460 and MGS 1461 (with suffixes MX156506-B and MX156507-C) confirm the Phonogram pressing rather than any other regional variant.
A printing error on track A4 credits "Hervert von Karajan" instead of Herbert von Karajan—a typo that persists across all copies of this pressing and serves as a fingerprint for authentication.
What drives its value
The Australian 1971 pressing occupies a middle tier in the soundtrack's pressing hierarchy, valued between 13.75 USD (Mint) and 0.72 USD (Poor). A VG+ copy trades around 9.41 USD, while the current market floor sits at 8.27 USD across 11 active listings.
Demand is moderate: 148 collectors want it against 754 who own one, a ratio reflecting its reissue status. The original 1968 UK pressing commands higher collector attention; this Australian variant offers an accessible entry point for those seeking a playable copy or a regional variant without the premium of an original pressing.
The eight-track program and Neo-Classical/Contemporary soundtrack styling appeal to both film-score and classical collectors.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number SIE-13ST on the front cover and label. Examine the dead-wax runout on both sides: Side A should read MGS 1460 with matrix suffix A MX156506-B SE 13ST-1; Side B should read MGS 1461 with A MX156507-C SE13ST-2.
The label credit line must state "Made and distributed in Australia by Phonogram Recordings Pty. Limited." Check the track listing: track A4 will incorrectly read "Hervert von Karajan" (missing the 'b'), confirming this Australian variant.
The pressing plant name Phonogram Recordings Pty. Limited and the ARC, Artarmon attribution appear only on this edition.
No barcode was printed on this 1971 reissue. Grading should account for the typically thin, prone-to-warp vinyl stock of Australian pressings from this era.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Made and distributed in Australia by Phonogram Recordings Pty. Limited
A4: Hervert von Karajan instead of Herbert von Karajan
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How does this 1971 Australian pressing compare in value to the original 1968 UK edition?
The Australian reissue is a secondary pressing and trades at a lower tier than the original 1968 UK MGM CS 8078 release. While the UK original commands collector premiums for its first-release status, this 1971 Phonogram pressing offers the same eight-track program at a more accessible price point. Collectors prioritize originals, but this variant is sought for its regional provenance and the Karajan typo as a distinctive marker.
What is a VG+ copy of this Australian pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 9.41 USD. This represents the mid-to-upper range for the pressing; Mint copies reach 13.75 USD, while VG drops to 6.51 USD. The current market floor is 8.27 USD, suggesting that many active listings sit near VG condition or slightly below, reflecting the wear typical of four-decade-old Australian vinyl.
Why does the label credit "Hervert von Karajan" instead of "Herbert"?
This is a manufacturing error unique to the 1971 Australian pressing. The typo appears on track A4 and was never corrected across any known copies of this SIE-13ST edition. It serves as a reliable identifier for this specific pressing and does not appear on the 1968 UK original or the German variant. Collectors note it as a quirk rather than a defect affecting value.
How many copies of this pressing are currently for sale, and what does that tell me about availability?
Eleven copies are listed for sale at the lowest-price tier, indicating moderate availability in the secondary market. Against 754 collectors who own one and 148 seeking it, this suggests the pressing is neither rare nor in high demand. The ratio of have-to-want (roughly 5:1) indicates this is a standard reissue rather than a collectible variant, making it a reliable find for those building a soundtrack collection.
How do I verify I have the correct pressing plant before buying?
Check two places: the label must state "Made and distributed in Australia by Phonogram Recordings Pty. Limited," and the dead-wax runout on both sides must include the plant suffix. Side A reads MGS 1460 with matrix A MX156506-B SE 13ST-1; Side B reads MGS 1461 with A MX156507-C SE13ST-2. These codes confirm Phonogram at Artarmon and distinguish it from the UK and German variants.