UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca SET 433-4Decca SET.433
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8851-6WSide A, variant 1
ZAL-8852-2GSide B, variant 1
ZAL-8853-5GSide C, variant 1
ZAL-8854-7GSide D, variant 1
Adolphe C. AdamGiselle
Vinyl pressings
Giselle
by Adolphe C. Adam · 1970
16 pressings8 countriesRomanticBalletClassicalStage & Screen
Giselle was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Giselle
4 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca SET 433-4Decca SET.433
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set · WB
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8851-6WSide 1 runout, stamped
ZAL-8852-2GSide 2 runout, stamped
ZAL-8853-5GSide 3 runout, stamped
ZAL-8854-7GSide 4 runout, stamped
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- London Records CSA 2226
- Format
- LP, Album · Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8851-6W
ZAL-8852-2G
ZAL-8853-4G
ZAL-8854-7G
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- London Records CSA 2226London Records CS.6647
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8851-7GRunout Side A (stamped)
ZAL-8852-5GRunout Side B (stamped)
ZAL-8853-6GRunout Side C stamped)
ZAL-8854-8GRunout Side D (stamped)
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Decca SET 433-4 / Decca SET.433First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1970 | UK | Decca SET 433-4 / Decca SET.433First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1970 | US | London Records CSA 2226First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | London Records CSA 2226 / London Records CS.6647First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1974 | Spain | Decca SET 433-4 / Decca SET.433LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1974 | Australia | World Record Club S-5712 / World Record Club S-5713LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1978 | Australia | World Record Club R-01828 / World Record Club R-01829LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1979 | Australia | World Record Club R-01828 / World Record Club R-01829LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Decca 26 043-0LP, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Decca 411 848-1LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Decca 593 002 / Decca 5930021LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.35264 DXBox Set, LP | Box Set, LP |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.35264 DXBox Set, LP | Box Set, LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca SET 433-4Box Set, LP | Box Set, LP |
| ? | New Zealand | World Record Club STZ 1364 / World Record Club STZ 1364/1LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | UK | Decca SET 433-4Box Set, LP, Album, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Giselle
- Act 1 (Part I)
- A1Introduction
- A2Les Vendangeurs
- A3Entrée De Loys
- A4Entrée De Giselle
- A5Retour De La Vendange Et Valse
- A6La Chasse
- A7Scène D'Hilarion
- A8Marche De Vignerons
- Act 1 (Conclusion)
- B1Pas Seul (Interpolated)
- B2Pas De Deux Des Jeunes Paysans:
- B2aPolacca
- B2bAndante
- B2cPesante
- B2dAllegretto
- B2eAllegretto Pesante
- B2fValse
- B3Pas Des Vendanges:
- B3aAndante
- B3bModerato
- B3cAllegro Moderato
- B3dAllegro Un Peu Louré
- B4Galop Général
- B5Finale Du 1er Acte Et Scéne De Folie
- Act 2 (Part I)
- C1Introduction, Halte Des Chasseurs Et Apparition Des Feux Follets
- C2Apparition De Myrtha Et Évocation Magique
- C3Pas Des Premières Wilis
- C4Apparition De Giselle
- C5Entrée Des Paysans
- C6Entrée Du Prince Et Apparition De Giselle (Part 1)
- Act 2 (Conclusion)
- D1Entrée Du Prince Et Apparition De Giselle (Conclusion)
- D2Entrée D'Hilarion, Scène Et Fugue Des Wilis
- D3Grand Pas De Deux:
- D3aAdage
- D3bAndantino
- D3cAndante
- D3dValse (Interpolated)
- D4Finale: Lever Du Soleil Et Arrivée De La Cour
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Giselle are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Giselle are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1970 and 1984.
When was Giselle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, US. One of them is Decca SET 433-4.
How do I tell if my copy of Giselle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SET 433-4, CSA 2226) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-8851-6W and ZAL-8852-2G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Giselle 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.