Bilitis

Specific features: - single semi-glossy cover, with the debossed stamp W on the back cover - differen runout inscriptions' pattern in comparison to similar German pressings, starting with inscriptions "WEA 56412...", plus additional inscription on side A "56412-U" - two pressing rings visible on labels: one around the spindle hole, approx. 32mm in diameter, the other outer, slopped, pressing ring, approx. 13mm wide measured from label's edge inwards - comes with a WEA International labels group promo inner sleeve, advertising various titles on both sides - runout inscriptions are hand-etched Similar pressings with the same WB labels' design (WB shield logo and white labels with horizontal lines in the background): [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/4785420]Release 4785420[/url]: almost identical, except for different runout inscriptions pattern, starting with "WEA 177/051...", and without the additional etching on side A mentioned above in the "Specific features" paragraph [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/15533634]Release 15533634[/url]: different front cover, containing additional information (concerning 3 photos), different runout inscriptions pattern, just like the above version r4785420, starting with "WEA 177/051..." The 1st pressings, with a so-called Burbank labels' design share similar runout inscriptions features as the two above listed similar pressings with later WB label's design. These are [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/3964474]Release 3964474[/url], and [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/6879890]Release 6879890[/url] Transcripts from cover, labels, and inner sleeve Cover: - printed on the front cover: "Bilitis Original Filmusik Aus dem gleichnamigen Constantin-Film Von David Hamilton Musik von Francis Lai" - printed on the back cover: "Sylvio Tabet & Jacques Nahum präsentieren Bilitis Ein Film von David Hamilton Musik von Francis Lai" [...] "Produktion: [l63705]/[l286855], Paris Arrangements: Jean Musy Verlag: Siegel/Montana Aufgenommen im Studio Davout Toningenieur: Claude Ermelin Tonassistent: Daniel Polyzuck „Bilitis“ ein Film nach dem Buch von Pierre Louys: „Erinnerungen an Bilitis“ (Swan Verlag) Filmproduktion: Film 21/M.I.P. für Ectafilm ℗ © 1977 WEA Musik GmbH [W logo] Eine Warner Communications Gesellschaft Made in Germany" - printed on the title spine: "WB 56412 ORIGINAL-FILMMUSIK „BILITIS“ STEREO" Inner sleeve: "Manufactured by Record Service, 5110 Alsdorf, Fed. Rep. of Germany [W logo] A Warner Communications Company" Labels: "FRANCIS LAI ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK AUS DEM DAVID HAMILTON FILM „BILITIS“ Alle Titel komponiert von Francis Lai Eine Original Editions 23 / Editions Marouani Produktion / Frankreich Arrangiert von Jean Musy ℗ 1977 WEA Musik GmbH" - part of the rim text: "Made in Germany by WEA Musik GmbH [W logo] A Warner Communications Company"