Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
00 2391 002 S1 1 ⓟ 1970 K70 ◇ZCRun-out A-side [machine-stamp]
00 2391 002 S2 1 ⓟ 1970 K70 ◇ZDRun-out B-side [machine-stamp]
Arthur FiedlerFabulous Broadway
Vinyl pressings
Fabulous Broadway
by Arthur Fiedler · 1970
13 pressings9 countriesContemporaryThemePopStage & Screen
Fabulous Broadway was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Fabulous Broadway
12 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 002
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2391002 A ▽ 2 1 1 5Runout Side A stamped
2391002 B ▽ 1 1 1 8Runout Side B stamped
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 002Polydor 2391-002
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2391002 A ▽ 2 1 1 3Side A - Runout
2391002 B ▽ 1 1 1 1Side B - Runout
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 24-5003
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
POLP 80129-1A STERLING LHRunout, A-side, etched/stamped
POLP 80130-1A STERLING LHRunout, B-side, etched/stamped
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 24-5003
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
POLP 80129-1A (MR) △15158 STERLINGRunout, A-side, etched/stamped
POLP 80130-1A (MR) △15158-X STERLING LHRunout, B-side, etched/stamped
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 24-5003
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
T 1 POLP-80129-4 STERLING A-2Runout, A-side, etched/stamped
T 1 POLP 80130-2B STERLING LH C 3Runout, B-side, etched/stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | Polydor 2391 002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Australia | Polydor 2391 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Canada | Polydor 2391 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2391 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG 2229First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2391 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Turkey | Polydor 2391 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 2391 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 2391 002 / Polydor 2391-002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Polydor 24-5003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Polydor 24-5003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Polydor 24-5003First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Polydor 2391-002 / Polydor 2391 002LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Orchestral Medley From "Hair"13:30
- A2Orchestral Medley From "Company"8:05
- B1Orchestral Medley From "Man Of La Mancha"8:50
- B2Orchestral Medley From "Fiddler On The Roof"10:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fabulous Broadway are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Fabulous Broadway are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Fabulous Broadway first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Germany, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is Polydor 2391 002.
How do I tell if my copy of Fabulous Broadway is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2391 002, 24-5003, MG 2229) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 00 2391 002 S1 1 ⓟ 1970 K70 ◇ZC and 00 2391 002 S2 1 ⓟ 1970 K70 ◇ZD. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fabulous Broadway 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.
