France
1966- Label and catalog number
- Erato STE 50278
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Albert RousselSuite In F / Symphony No. 2 ("The Double")
Vinyl pressings
Suite In F / Symphony No. 2 ("The Double")
by Albert Roussel · 1966
10 pressings5 countriesModernClassical
Suite In F was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Suite In F
2 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
France
1966- Label and catalog number
- Erato LDE 3378
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | France | Erato STE 50278First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | France | Erato LDE 3378First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | New Zealand | The Record Society SRZ 6220 / The Record Society RSZ.6220LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | US | Westminster WST 17119 / Westminster WST-17119LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | Australia | The Record Society S/6220 / The Record Society S-6220LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | The Record Society 6220 / The Record Society S/6220LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 3022LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Westminster XWN 19119LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Erato STU 70278LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Erato STU 70278LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Suite In F, Op. 33
- Symphony No. 2 ("The Double")
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Suite In F are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Suite In F are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 1974.
When was Suite In F first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in France. One of them is Erato STE 50278.
How do I tell if my copy of Suite In F is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STE 50278, LDE 3378) 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 Suite In F 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.