US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Somerset P-7900
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MI-7900-A LWRunout Etched Side A
MI-7900-B LWRunout Etched Side B
101 StringsFerde Grofe's Grand Canyon Suite
Vinyl pressings
Ferde Grofe's Grand Canyon Suite
by 101 Strings · 1958
25 pressings7 countriesEasy ListeningJazzClassical
Ferde Grofe's Grand Canyon Suite was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Ferde Grofe's Grand Canyon Suite
4 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Canada
1958- Label and catalog number
- Somerset S79Somerset S-79
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP M1-7900-S1Runout Side A {etched}
LP M1-7900-S2Runout Side A {etched}
Canada
1958- Label and catalog number
- Somerset S79Somerset S-79
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP M1-7900-S1Runout Side A {etched}
LP M1-7900-S2Runout Side A {etched}
Canada
1958- Label and catalog number
- Somerset S79
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP M1-7900-S1Runout Side A
LP M1-7900-S2Runout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Somerset S79 / Somerset S-79First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Canada | Somerset S79 / Somerset S-79First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Canada | Somerset S79First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Somerset P-7900First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Somerset SF-7900 / Stereo-Fidelity SF-7900LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Somerset SF-7900 / Stereo-Fidelity SF-7900LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Somerset SF-7900 / Stereo-Fidelity SF-7900LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Astor GGS-592LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Marble Arch MAL622LP | LP |
| 1967 | Spain | Mizar S-5.002LP | LP |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Italy | Ricordi International SNIR - CP 25.003LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Family Records PA/SS 523LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Alshire S-5011 / Alshire ST-5011LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | Gramusic GM - 202LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | Cortty-dix C.D.-1019LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Spain | Horus 41.020LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Paragon international Music Series 517LP | LP |
| ? | France | Mode MD 9032LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Somerset SS 523LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Somerset SS 523LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GGL 0048 / Pye Golden Guinea Records GGL. 0048LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Marble Arch MAL 622LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGL.10048 / Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGL 10048LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Somerset SF-7900 / Stereo-Fidelity SF-7900LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Alshire S-5011LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Grand Canyon Suite
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ferde Grofe's Grand Canyon Suite are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Ferde Grofe's Grand Canyon Suite are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1958 and 1987.
When was Ferde Grofe's Grand Canyon Suite first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, Canada. One of them is Somerset P-7900.
How do I tell if my copy of Ferde Grofe's Grand Canyon Suite is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P-7900, S79) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MI-7900-A LW and MI-7900-B LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ferde Grofe's Grand Canyon Suite on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
