UK
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT.2844
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL.1770Side 1 label
ARL.1771Side 2 label
Adolphe C. AdamGiselle (Musique De Ballet)
Vinyl pressings
Giselle (Musique De Ballet)
by Adolphe C. Adam · 1953
11 pressings7 countriesRomanticBalletClassical
Giselle (Musique De Ballet) was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 (Musique De Ballet)
1 pressing came out in 1953, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | UK | Decca LXT.2844First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | France | Decca LXT 2844LP | LP |
| 1954 | US | London Records LL 869LP | LP |
| 1957 | UK | Decca LXT 5378LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | South Africa | Decca LXT 5378LP | LP |
| 1960 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL.79 / Ace Of Clubs ACL 79LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | London Records LLC 17632LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Australia | Decca LXTA 2844LP | LP |
| ? | New Zealand | Decca LXTM 5378LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL.79 / Ace Of Clubs ACL 79LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records LL 869LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AGiselle
- BGiselle
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Giselle (Musique De Ballet) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Giselle (Musique De Ballet) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1953 and 1960.
When was Giselle (Musique De Ballet) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in UK. One of them is Decca LXT.2844.
How do I tell if my copy of Giselle (Musique De Ballet) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT.2844) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL.1770 and ARL.1771. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Giselle (Musique De Ballet) 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.