US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Alshire S-5042
- Format
- LP, Album
101 StringsRhapsody
Vinyl pressings
Rhapsody
by 101 Strings · 1960
16 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Rhapsody was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Rhapsody
3 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Somerset SF-13600Stereo-Fidelity SF-13600
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SF 13600 A I A [upside down A] AudioMatrix 12-23-60 Bell SoundSide A (12-23-60 etched)
SF 13600 B I A [upside down A] AudioMatrix 12-23-60 Bell SoundSide B (12-23-60 etched)
France
1960- Label and catalog number
- Mode Disques MD. 9062
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Mode Disques MD. 9062First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1960 | US | Alshire S-5042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1960 | US | Somerset SF-13600 / Stereo-Fidelity SF-13600First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | Somerset S-136LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | Stereo-Fidelity SF-136LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | Stereo-Fidelity SF-136LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGL1.0079 / Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGL.10079LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GGL 0079LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK & Europe | Pye Golden Guinea Records GGL 0079LP | LP |
| 1961 | US | Somerset P-13600LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Somerset SF-13600 / Stereo-Fidelity SF-13600LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Somerset ALBUM P-13600LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Somerset ALBUM P-13600LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Somerset SF-13600 / Stereo-Fidelity SF-13600LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Somerset SF-13600 / Stereo-Fidelity SF-13600LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Alshire S-5042 / Alshire ST-5042LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Rhapsody In Blue
- A2Midnight Rhapsody
- A3Manhattan Rhapsody
- A4Dream Of Olwen
- B1I Hear A Rhapsody
- B2Variation On A Theme Of Paganini
- B3Rhapsody D'Amour
- B4Starlight Rhapsody
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rhapsody are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Rhapsody are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 1962.
When was Rhapsody first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, France. One of them is Alshire S-5042.
How do I tell if my copy of Rhapsody is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S-5042, SF-13600, MD. 9062) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rhapsody 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.
