US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 50058
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
YMG 50058A MF6 ISide One Runout, Variant 1
YMG 50058B MF6 ISide Two Runout, Variant 1
YMG 50058A MF4
YMG 50058B MF4
Antal DoratiPetrouchka
Vinyl pressings
Petrouchka
by Antal Dorati · 1955
16 pressings7 countriesModernBalletClassical
Petrouchka was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Petrouchka
5 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 50058
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 50058A FR2 I V2
MG 50058B FR1 I V1
Chile
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 50058
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 50058A FR3
MG 50058B FR3 / JJ
France
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MLP 7.548
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
YMG 50058 MF5 A XBARCX 30348 A6 M6_173096A-side, stamped
YMG 50058B MF5 M6 177288 C1 XBARCX.30349_3B-side, stamped
Italy
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 50058
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
YMG50058A MF6A side stamped
MG50058B FR1B side 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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Chile | Mercury MG 50058First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | France | Mercury MLP 7.548First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Italy | Mercury MG 50058First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Mercury MG 50058First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Mercury MG 50058First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | France | Mercury 121.011 MSLLP, Deluxe Edition, Mono · Mono | LP, Deluxe Edition, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Wing Records WL1035 / Wing Records WL.1035LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Mercury MG 50058LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Mercury 131 011 MSYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque M-2308LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Mercury MLP 7548LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Concert Hall M-2308LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2308 / Musical Masterpiece Society M-2308LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Concert Hall CM 2308LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Wing Records SRW 18038 / Mercury SRW 18038LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury Wing MGW 14038LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Petrouchka - Burlesque Scenes In Four Tableaux
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Petrouchka are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Petrouchka are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1955 and 1964.
When was Petrouchka first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Chile, France, Italy. One of them is Mercury MG 50058.
How do I tell if my copy of Petrouchka is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 50058, MLP 7.548) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YMG 50058A MF6 I and YMG 50058B MF6 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Petrouchka 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.
