Batman™ (Motion Picture Soundtrack) vinyl value
Prince — Batman™ (Motion Picture Soundtrack): pressings we track
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Warner Bros. | 25936.1 | Australia | — | $32–$68 |
| 1989 Warner Bros. | 92 59361 | Canada | — | $32–$68 |
| 1989 Warner Bros. | 9 25936-1 | Greece | — | $32–$68 |
| 1989 Warner Bros. | 925 936-1 | UK & Europe | — | $32–$68 |
| 1989 Warner Bros. | 925 936-1 | UK & Europe | Teldec Pressing | $32–$68 |
| 1989 Warner Bros. | WX 281 | UK & Europe | — | $32–$68 |
| 1989 Warner Bros. | 9 25936-1 | US | — | $32–$68 |
8 more pressings we track (no quoted eBay range)
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Warner Bros. | WX 281P | Europe | Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Diecut Frame Cover |
| 1989 Warner Bros. | 9 25936-1 | Greece | Test Pressing |
| 1989 Warner Bros. | WBC 1661 | South Africa | — |
| 1989 Warner Bros. | 925936-1 | Spain | — |
| 1989 Warner Bros. | 925 936-1 | Yugoslavia | — |
| 1989 Warner Bros. | WBC1661 | Zimbabwe | — |
| 2023 NPG | R1 25936 | Europe | Reissue |
| 2023 NPG | R1 25936 | US | Reissue |
No quoted range right now (why). Scan your copy in the app for a current read.
16 pressings tracked, 15 shown · catalog of 974,753 releases, August 2026
What separates the pressings
How to identify your copy
Three checks, in the order worth doing them.
- 1
Match the catalog number. It is printed on the spine and the record label. Check it together with the country against the pressings table above: the same number can appear in more than one country.
- 2
Read the runout. The code etched in the dead wax near the label names the exact pressing. On the 1989 US pressing it reads “1-25936-A SRI-DMM SPI-I MASTERDISK DMM -HW” on side one and “1-25936-B SRI-DMM SPI-I MASTERDISK DMM -HW” on side two. Trust the etching over the jacket: covers get traded around, dead wax stays put.
- 3
Grade the condition. A clean copy and a worn one of the same pressing sit several grades, and several multiples, apart. Grade record and sleeve separately; see our grading guide.
Do not price the cover. A later disc in a 1989 jacket is a reissue, whatever the sleeve says: the pressing lives in the runout etching and on the label.
Questions
Which pressing of Batman™ (Motion Picture Soundtrack) is worth the most?
The 1989 originals lead. Scarcer variants (the 1989 “Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Diecut Frame Cover” and the 1989 “Test Pressing”) can beat an ordinary early copy. After that it is all condition: the gap between near mint and VG is usually larger than the gap between pressings.
How do I tell if I have a 1989 original?
Match the catalog number on the spine and label against the table above, check the country, then read the etched code in the runout groove. On the 1989 US pressing the runout reads “1-25936-A SRI-DMM SPI-I MASTERDISK DMM -HW”. A period jacket with a later disc inside is still a reissue.
How much is Batman™ (Motion Picture Soundtrack) worth today?
Sellers typically ask $32 to $68 for the pressings we track; for the 1989 25936.1 the median ask is $41 over 10 listings (eBay, Sep 19, 2026). Sold prices usually close lower. Scan your copy in the app for the range on your exact pressing and condition.
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