Batman Theme 1966 Composed & Conducted by Neal Hefti LSP-3573 RCA DYNAGROOVE
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🦇 Neal Hefti – Batman Theme and 11 Hefti Bat Songs (1966 RCA Victor LSP-3573, Dynagroove, Hollywood Pressing)
💎 First pressing stereo LP from RCA’s Hollywood plant, matrix-matched and Nipper-approved
💎 Catalog: LSP-3573 (Stereo Dynagroove series)
💎 Matrix: TPRS-0112-13S / TPRS-0113-8S (faint stamp, early stamper range)
💎 Deadwax: “H” stamp = RCA Hollywood pressing provenance
💎 Sleeve and label both feature Nipper the dog—classic RCA Victor branding
💎 Thick cardboard sleeve, no barcode, original mid-60s packaging
💎 Neal Hefti’s iconic Bat-score, dripping with campy cool and Gotham swagger
🕶️ Tagline: Holy first pressing, Batman! This Hefti classic swoops in with Hollywood pedigree and Nipper flair—don’t let it vanish into the Batcave.
🕵️♂️ First Pressing Breakdown: Batman Theme and 11 Hefti Bat Songs
🔹 Artist: Neal Hefti
🔹 Label: RCA Victor Dynagroove
🔹 Catalog Number: LSP-3573 (Stereo) or LPM-3573 (Mono)
🔹 Release Year: March 1966
🔹 Format: 12" LP (NM) some very slight noise occasionally
🔹 Produced by: Neely Plumb
🔹 Pressing Plant Clue: Look for an “I” stamped in the deadwax—this denotes RCA Indianapolis, a common first-pressing indicator
🔹 Sleeve: Original cover features Batman logo and Hefti’s name prominently. No barcode, classic mid-60s cardboard sleeve. slight bend in lower right corner, barely noticeable.
💎 Includes aftermarket Discwasher V.R.P. inner sleeve—Made in Japan, antistatic and non-scratching (not original to release)
🧠 Collector Notes:
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Dynagroove was RCA’s marketing term for a new mastering process introduced in the early '60s. It’s a hallmark of original pressings from that era.
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Stereo vs. Mono: LSP-3573 is stereo; LPM-3573 is mono. Both are considered first pressings if they match the 1966 release date and label format.
🦇 Matrix Breakdown:
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TPRS-0112-13S (Side 1)
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TPRS-0113-8S (Side 2) (or possibly a faint alternate digit)
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“TPRS” prefix = RCA’s internal code for stereo LP mastering
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“S” suffix = Stereo format
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Hollywood “H” stamp = RCA Hollywood pressing plant
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Low stamper numbers (13S / 8S) = Early run, consistent with first pressing
The faint “8” on Side 2 could be a partial stamp or a misstrike—common in early RCA pressings. If it’s not an “8,” it’s likely a nearby stamper number like “3,” “5,” or “6,” but either way, it’s still in the early batch range.
It's a solid matrix pair, and it lines up beautifully with a first pressing of Batman Theme and 11 Hefti Bat Songsfrom 1966.
🧠 Collector Confidence:
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These matrix numbers match known first-pressing configurations for LSP-3573.
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The Hollywood “H” stamp adds regional provenance.
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Combined with the Nipper logos and Dynagroove label, it's a textbook first pressing.
LP-39069-2
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