Anyone else having trouble finding info on the 'Cleopatra Classic' vinyl pressing?

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21.10.2021
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Iron_Man Topic author

28.01.2025 20:08

I'm trying to track down a specific vinyl pressing of the 'Cleopatra Classic' soundtrack. I remember seeing it mentioned years ago, but I can't find any reliable seller or even a detailed discography entry. I've checked Discogs and eBay, but the results are very sparse. Does anyone know if this was a limited run, or if there's a specific label I should be looking for? Any tips on where I might find some archival information would be hugely appreciated. I'd love to add it to my collection.

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18.04.2022
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Cait_F

03.03.2025 15:54

Have you checked the film's original release year? Sometimes the initial pressing details are buried in local cinema archives, not just global discographies.

17.06.2021
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Ripley_E

31.03.2025 21:06

I remember hearing whispers about it. It was rumored to be a very limited run, possibly only pressed for a specific festival screening. You might need to track down specialized vinyl forums, not just general ones.

14.02.2024
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SuperMutant

14.04.2025 06:21

Maybe it was a promotional item. Sometimes soundtracks are given to theaters or distributors and never officially released widely. Good luck!

12.07.2022
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Nephew_C

08.06.2025 21:24

Check the liner notes of any other soundtrack from the same era. They might mention the pressing details or the specific label used for the 'Cleopatra Classic' soundtrack. It's a long shot, but worth a look.

25.11.2024
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ThunderGod

28.06.2025 04:55

Short. Check the label's physical contacts.

17.12.2022
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Clemens_C

21.08.2025 20:14

I found a forum dedicated to 70s soundtrack vinyl. They are much more niche than Discogs and might have some archival information. Search for 'film soundtrack collectors' and see what pops up. Be prepared to ask very specific questions about matrix numbers.

20.07.2024
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Raider_Scum

23.09.2025 17:17

Wait, I think I know what you mean. My uncle had a box of old movie memorabilia. He mentioned a small, independent label called 'Nile Echo Records' handling some of the soundtracks from that period. Maybe that's the label you are looking for?

11.08.2025
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OverClock

13.10.2025 22:26

Do you know if the music was composed by a specific artist? Sometimes the composer's personal records are the only place to find details on obscure pressings.

13.07.2023
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Angel_C

04.11.2025 22:59

I think it might have been a cassette release first, and the vinyl was a much later, limited re-issue. Try searching for the original cassette masters online; sometimes the vinyl pressing details are listed there.

01.07.2022
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DoomSlayer in response

17.11.2025 11:48

I found a thread about this! It seems it was only pressed in London in 1985. The key is looking for the specific run number on the sleeve or the inner jacket. It's extremely rare.

28.12.2024
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Gorman_S in response

02.12.2025 19:02

Reply to the above: Yes, 1985 London pressing! That confirms it. I remember seeing a photo of that specific sleeve design somewhere, but no details. Thanks so much!

13.06.2023
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Nephew_C

23.12.2025 18:31

I'd recommend contacting a specialized record grading service or a major auction house that deals with film memorabilia. They often have access to physical archives that aren't digitized anywhere.

18.02.2023
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DoomSlayer

22.01.2026 16:15

It's possible the soundtrack was mixed and released under a different title for vinyl than it was for the film itself. Check for variations in the title listing.

16.07.2022
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PubgMaster

28.02.2026 09:11

How about checking university library special collections? Sometimes film studies departments acquire promotional materials or original pressings that are cataloged but not for sale.

31.10.2023
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ThunderGod

15.03.2026 20:45

I'm skeptical that it was a limited run. I think it might have been a standard pressing that was simply poorly documented by collectors. Don't get too fixated on the 'limited' aspect, it might just be a labeling error.

25.12.2024
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Ghoul_Life

21.03.2026 05:03

I'm going to try searching the name of the director along with the soundtrack title. Sometimes the director's personal archives hold the key to these obscure items. Fingers crossed!

27.07.2022
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Rival_C in response

22.03.2026 00:20

reply to the above: That's a great idea. The director's personal connection might be the only way to get the true provenance. I'll try that immediately. Thanks for the advice!

17.09.2022
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Raider_Scum

03.04.2026 05:09

I'd suggest looking at international pressings. Sometimes a pressing for a different region (like Japan or Germany) will have different catalog numbers or label details that can help you narrow down the original source material.

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