US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Somerset SF-8500
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
101 StringsRussian Fireworks
Vinyl pressings
Russian Fireworks
by 101 Strings · 1959
25 pressings10 countriesClassical
Russian Fireworks was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Russian Fireworks
5 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Somerset SF-8500
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SF-8500 A-8 9-26-61Side A
SF-8500 B-4 3-11-59Side B
SF-8500 ALabel side A
SF-8500 BLabel side B
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Somerset SF-8500
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SF-8500 A-8 9-26-61Side A
SF-8500 B-4 3-11-59Side B
SF-8500 ALabel side A
SF-8500 BLabel side B
UK
October 14, 1959- Label and catalog number
- Pye Golden Guinea Records GGL.0013Pye Golden Guinea Records GGL 0013
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
GGL 0013 A-2WMStamped runout, side A
GGL 0013 B-4WMStamped runout, side B
1 E/T DEtched runout, side A
1 E/T HEtched runout, side B
UK
October 14, 1959- Label and catalog number
- Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGL 10013
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | Somerset SF-8500First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Somerset SF-8500First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Somerset SF-8500First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GGL.0013 / Pye Golden Guinea Records GGL 0013First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGL 10013First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | UK | Marble Arch MAL 565LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | Spain | Sonoplay S-21.086LP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | New Zealand | Pye Records ARBS 244LP | LP |
| 1972 | Spain | Gramusic GM-155LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Brazil | CID 5027 / 101 Cordas 5027LP | LP |
Year unknown15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Astor M-5049LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Astor GG-640LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Mode Disques MD.9018LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Sonopresse ALS 65002 / Collection Nuances ALS 65002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Somerset ST-RL-520LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | Embassy EMB 31290LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Somerset SS 524LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Somerset SS 524LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Somerset SS 524LP | LP |
| ? | US | Alshire ST-5049LP | LP |
| ? | US | Alshire S-5049LP | LP |
| ? | US | Somerset P-8500LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Alshire M-5049LP | LP |
| ? | US | Somerset P-8500LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Alshire ST-5049 / Alshire S-5049LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Volga Boatman7:51
- A2Procession Of The Sardar4:42
- A3Sabre Dance2:35
- B1Meadowland5:33
- B2Kammenoi-Ostrov10:10
- B31812 Overture - Finale4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Russian Fireworks are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Russian Fireworks are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1959 and 1983.
When was Russian Fireworks first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK. One of them is Somerset SF-8500.
How do I tell if my copy of Russian Fireworks is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SF-8500, GGL.0013, GSGL 10013) 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 Russian Fireworks 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.
