Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 3982His Master's Voice 063 - 03 949 T
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
André PrevinPorgy And Bess / Second Rhapsody / Cuban Overture
Vinyl pressings
Porgy And Bess / Second Rhapsody / Cuban Overture
by André Previn · 1981
10 pressings7 countriesModernClassical
Porgy And Bess was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Porgy And Bess
7 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 1C 067-03 949 TDie Stimme Seines Herrn 1 C 067-03 949 T
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
03949-T-A-0Runout A
03949-T-B-01Runout B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records DS-37773
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records Digital DS-37773
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DS-3773 F1 + Side 1 WM 38546-A MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side A variant 1
DS-2-3773 F2 + WM 38546-B MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side B variant 1
DS-37773 F1+ SIDE 1 WM 38546-A #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL KPRunout side A variant 2
DS-2-37773 F2 + WM 38546-B MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP #1Runout side B variant 2
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître C 069-03949
- Format
- LP
Japan
1981- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records EAC-90066
- Format
- LP
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | La Voix De Son Maître C 069-03949First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | Germany | His Master's Voice ASD 3982 / His Master's Voice 063 - 03 949 TFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 067-03 949 T / Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1 C 067-03 949 TFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Angel Records EAC-90066First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 10c 067-003.949TFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Angel Records DS-37773First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Angel Records Digital DS-37773First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | His Master's Voice WI 4206 / World Record Club WI 4206LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1983 | Portugal | His Master's Voice 11C 081-03949LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 067-03 949 T / Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 067-03 949 TLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- APorgy And Bess (A Symphonic Picture)
- B1Second Rhapsody
- B2Cuban Overture
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Porgy And Bess are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Porgy And Bess are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1981 and 1983.
When was Porgy And Bess first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Germany, US, France, Japan and more. One of them is His Master's Voice ASD 3982.
How do I tell if my copy of Porgy And Bess is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ASD 3982, 1C 067-03 949 T, DS-37773, C 069-03949) 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 Porgy And Bess 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.
