US
1947- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks M 681
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
André Kostelanetz And His OrchestraKostelanetz Favorites
Vinyl pressings
Kostelanetz Favorites
by André Kostelanetz And His Orchestra · 1947
11 pressings3 countriesRomanticClassical
Kostelanetz Favorites was first pressed on vinyl in 1947. 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 Kostelanetz Favorites
2 pressings came out in 1947, 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
1947- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks MM 681
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
XCO 36298Side A label
XCO 36354Side B label
XCO 36848Side C label
XCO 36808Side D label
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.
1940s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | US | Columbia Masterworks M 681First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1947 | US | Columbia Masterworks MM 681First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1948 | Canada | Columbia Masterworks ML 4065LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1948 | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 4605LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1948 | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 4065LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Columbia Masterworks LPCB 32104LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 4065LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia CL 791LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 4065LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia CL 791LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia A-681 / Columbia A 6817", 45 RPM, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Tracklist
- AJalousie = Jealousy
- BRomance In E-Flat Major, Op. 44, No. 1
- CIn A Monastery Garden
- DThe Rosary
- ERitual Dance Of Fire
- FSouvenir
- GThe Swan
- HYours Is My Heart Alone
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kostelanetz Favorites are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Kostelanetz Favorites are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1947 and 1948.
When was Kostelanetz Favorites first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1947, in US. One of them is Columbia Masterworks M 681.
How do I tell if my copy of Kostelanetz Favorites is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 681, MM 681) 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 Kostelanetz Favorites 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.