US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Everest LPBR 6015
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LPBR-6015-1-T5Runout side 1, etched
LPBR-67015-2-T5Runout side 2, etched
Aaron CoplandBilly The Kid (Suite From Ballet) / Statements For Orchestra
Vinyl pressings
Billy The Kid (Suite From Ballet) / Statements For Orchestra
by Aaron Copland · 1958
17 pressings4 countriesModernClassical
Billy The Kid 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 Billy The Kid
3 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year. 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Everest LPBR 6015
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Everest LPBR 6015
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
LPBR-6015-1-T5 ARCRunout side 1, etched
LPBR-67015-2-T5 ARCRunout side 2, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Everest LPBR 6015First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Everest LPBR 6015First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Everest LPBR 6015First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Australia | Top Rank International TRC-1035LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Everest LPBR 6015LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Everest SDBR 3015 / Everest SDBR-3015LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | World Record Club FE-76 / World Record Club FE/76LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1963 | Australia | World Record Club SFE-76 / World Record Club FE 76LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | US | Everest SDBR 3015 / Everest 3015LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1968 | US | Everest 3015 / Everest SDBR 3015LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Sweet Thunder SDBR 3015LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | US | DCC Compact Classics LPZ-2035LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Everest SDBR 3015LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Colombia | Circulo Musical 034LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Everest SDBR 3015LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Everest SDBR 3015LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Everest SDBR-3015 / Everest SDBR 3015LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABilly The Kid - Ballet Suite
- Statements For Orchestra
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Billy The Kid are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Billy The Kid are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 1997.
When was Billy The Kid first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Everest LPBR 6015.
How do I tell if my copy of Billy The Kid is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPBR 6015) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LPBR-6015-1-T5 and LPBR-67015-2-T5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Billy The Kid 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.
More Aaron Copland on vinyl
Billy The Kid / Rodeo
1960 · 27 pressings
Appalachian Spring / Spirituals For String Choir And Orchestra
1958 · 18 pressings
Appalachian Spring / The Tender Land – Suite
1960 · 17 pressings
Billy The Kid / Rodeo / Fanfare For The Common Man
1967 · 14 pressings
Third Symphony
1959 · 14 pressings
Clarinet Concerto - Old American Songs
1963 · 13 pressings