The Thing

MCA Records

calendar_today1982Japan

MCA Records

calendar_today1982United States

“Label variation: most easily identified by the labels having 3 lines of text above the MCA logo above the spindle hole and this has Side One and Side Two rather than Side 1 and Side 2. This is also a Gloversville pressing. Original Moti...”

MCA Records

calendar_today1982Europe

“Tagline: "Man is the warmest place to hide." French subtitle on front cover : Bande Original du Film Original subtitle on labels : Original Motion Picture Soundtrack All matrix is stamped (except the roman numbers [III] are etched)”

MCA Records

calendar_today1982United States

“Label variation: most easily identified by the labels having 3 lines of text above the MCA logo above the spindle hole. The Thing (Music From The Motion Picture) also has 3 lines but has a label variation (One instead of 1) and is presse...”

MCA Records

calendar_today1982France

“For a similar release with right societies GEMA STEMRA on labels, see: release 7151027”

MCA Records

calendar_today1982United States

“Label variation: most easily identified by the labels having 4 lines of text above the MCA logo, and this has Side One and Side Two rather than Side 1 and Side 2. With export stamp (post manufacture), but there may excist other (4 lines...”

MCA Records

calendar_today1982Canada

“Original Motion Picture Soundtrack "The Thing" All selections published by MCA Music - ASCAP Mastered at MCA/Whitney Recording Studios ℗ 1982 MCA Records, Inc. Rear sleeve shows track A5 as 2:58, but actual running time is 5:58”

MCA Records

calendar_today1982United States

“"For Export Only For Sale Outside Continental USA Only West Germany" Embosed On Back Sleeve”

MCA Records

calendar_today1982United States

“• Label variation: most easily identified by the labels having 4 lines of text above the MCA logo above the spindle hole, unlike The Thing (Music From The Motion Picture) and The Thing (Music From The Motion Picture) which have 3 lines. ...”

MCA Records

calendar_today1982Italy

“Subtitle on labels: "Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" Tagline: "Man is the warmest place to hide."”

MCA Soundtracks

calendar_todaySep 1982United States

Geffen Records / Waxwork Records

calendar_todayFeb 13, 2017United States

“Deluxe Trapped in the Ice Edition, pressed on 180 Gram ice (deep blue with white haze) -colored vinyl and housed in a satin coated old-style gatefold jacket with UV spot-gloss. Unit is housed inside a heavyweight, hand-assembled, high-g...”

Geffen Records / Waxwork Records

calendar_todayFeb 13, 2017United States

“Standard snow edition, pressed on 180-gram true white-colored vinyl and housed in a satin coated old-style gatefold jacket with UV spot-gloss. Includes 11"x22" poster.”

Geffen Records / Waxwork Records

calendar_today2020United States

“The Complete Score by Ennio Morricone Waxwork Records 2020 Reissue 180-gram blood-sample-colored Vinyl Deluxe Packaging Old Style Tip-On Gatefold Jackets w/ Satin Coating and UV Gloss Varnish 11"x22" Poster”

Geffen Records / Waxwork Records

calendar_todayMay 5, 2020United States

“The Complete Score By Ennio Morricone. Sacred Bones Mailorder Exclusive of the Waxwork Records 2020 Reissue. 180 Gram "Snowfall" Colored Vinyl (Crystal Clear w/ White Splatter.) Old Style Tip-On Gatefold Jackets with Satin Coating and U...”

Geffen Records / Universal Music Special Markets / Universal Records / Waxwork Records

calendar_todayApr 7, 2023United States

“"Alien Bone & Blood" colored vinyl, artwork by Phantom City Creative, deluxe heavyweight packaging including satin coated old-style gatefold jackets with UV spot-gloss varnish, and an 11” x 17” poster.”

Geffen Records / Waxwork Records

calendar_todayApr 7, 2023United States

“Features include the complete Ennio Morricone score re-mastered, "Antarctic Swirl" colored vinyl housed in a deluxe breakaway ice slipcase, artwork by Phantom City Creative, deluxe heavyweight packaging including satin coated old-style g...”

Geffen Records / Universal Music Special Markets / Universal Records / Waxwork Records

calendar_todayMay 30, 2025United States

“Pressed on blue haze /w white splatter vinyl, artwork by Phantom City Creative, deluxe heavyweight packaging including satin coated old-style gatefold jackets with UV spot-gloss varnish, and an 11" x 17" poster.”

Geffen Records / Universal Music Special Markets / Waxwork Records

calendar_todayJun 6, 2025United States

“Two piece outer box, central zigzag join. Sturdy construction with a high gloss finish and matte black inside. There is no barcode on this outer cover. Text to one spine only. Picture labels. The blue vinyl is translucent. Copies may dis...”

Geffen Records / Universal Music Special Markets / Waxwork Records

calendar_todayJun 6, 2025United States

“Hype sticker on shrink-wrap: "John Carpenter's The Thing Original Score By Ennio Morricone Remastered For Vinyl Art By Phantom City Creative "Trapped Under Ice" Colored Vinyl Old-Style Tip On Jacket 11X22 Poster & Booklet Breakaway Ice S...”

Geffen Records / Universal Music Special Markets / Universal Records / Waxwork Records

calendar_todayJun 6, 2025United States

“"Assimilation Blaze" colored vinyl, artwork by Phantom City Creative, deluxe heavyweight packaging including satin coated old-style gatefold jackets with UV spot-gloss varnish, and an 11” x 17” poster. Hand Poured, Exclusive Limited to ...”

MCA Records

calendar_today1982Japan

“LICENSED BY MCA RECORDS. INC. MANUFACTURED BY VICTOR MUSICAL INDUSTRIES. INC. ℗1982 W/OBI + INSERT + RED PROMO STICKER ¥2.500”

Varèse Sarabande

calendar_todayApr 30, 1991United States

BSX Records

calendar_todayOct 5, 2011United States

Turbine

calendar_todayMar 28, 2019Germany

“Part of the "The Thing Deluxe Blu-ray Set" (Modern) which is limited to 2000 numbered copies. Comes with the movie "The Thing" from 1982 and the prequel "The Thing" from 2011. Included in the box are also 2 posters, 2 booklets (one abou...”

Turbine Medien

calendar_todayMar 28, 2019Germany

“modern”

Turbine

calendar_todayMar 28, 2019Germany

“Part of the "The Thing Deluxe Blu-ray Set" (Klassisch) which is limited to 3000 numbered copies. Comes with the movie "The Thing" from 1982 and the prequel "The Thing" from 2011. Included in the box are also 2 posters, 2 booklets (one a...”

Geffen Records / Quartet Records / Universal Music Spain

calendar_todayMay 28, 2020Spain

Quartet Records

calendar_todayMay 29, 2020Spain

MCA Universal Home Video

calendar_today2021Europe

“Exclusive Art by Matt Ferguson Horror-meister John Carpenter (Halloween, Escape from New York) teams Kurt Russell’s outstanding performance with incredible visuals to build this chilling version of the classic The Thing. In the winter of...”

Universal Records

calendar_todaySep 20, 2021United Kingdom

“Included with the 2021 UK limited edition 4K release of The Thing.”

Cimmerian Records

calendar_today2010Argentina

“Limited to 500 numbered copies. Complete Motion Picture Score © 1982 Universal City Studios © 2010 Cimmerian Records”

Quartet Records

Spain

“Issued in a standard jewel case with clear tray, including 16-page booklet.”

LScores

United States

“Limited to 1000 numbered copies.”

PROTUB

United States

MCA Records

calendar_today1982HK

“(C)1982 UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIO, INC. (P)1982 MCA RECORDS, INC ALBUM PRODUCED BY ENNIO MORRICONE MASTERED BY STEVE HALL AT MCA/WHITNEY RECORDING STUDIOS MANUFACTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY CHIANG HUAT CO, PTE. LTD. UNDER LICENSED”

MCA Records

calendar_today1982United States

“Original Motion Picture Soundtrack "The Thing" ℗ 1982 MCA Records, Inc. ©1982 By Universal City Studios, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. Note: There is approximately 1 minute 50 seconds of blank tape at the end of Program II Track duration...”

Varèse Sarabande

calendar_todayApr 30, 1991United States

Chronica Cubica

calendar_today2007Europe

“Paper outer sleeve. Limited 200 hand numbered copies Made in the EU. Tracks are listed sequentially as they appear on release.”

Euro Star

Poland

Turbine

calendar_todayMar 28, 2019Germany

“Part of the "The Thing Deluxe Blu-ray Set" (Modern) which is limited to 2000 numbered copies. Comes with the movie "The Thing" from 1982 and the prequel "The Thing" from 2011. Included in the box are also 2 posters, 2 booklets (one abou...”

Turbine

calendar_todayMar 28, 2019Germany

“Part of the "The Thing Deluxe Blu-ray Set" (Klassisch) which is limited to 3000 numbered copies. Comes with the movie "The Thing" from 1982 and the prequel "The Thing" from 2011. Included in the box are also 2 posters, 2 booklets (one a...”

MCA Universal Home Video

calendar_today2021Europe

“Exclusive Art by Matt Ferguson Horror-meister John Carpenter (Halloween, Escape from New York) teams Kurt Russell’s outstanding performance with incredible visuals to build this chilling version of the classic The Thing. In the winter of...”

AmbroTrax