UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6059026 1F//1 1 1Side A
6059026 2F//1 1 3Side B
Beggars OperaSarabande
Vinyl pressings
Sarabande
by Beggars Opera · 1971
11 pressings8 countriesProg RockRock
Sarabande was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Sarabande
11 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 8 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records VK-10657
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
71-L-2304Side A Label
71-L-2305Side B Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records VK 10657
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VK 10657 71L 2304-4 peiA side runout
VK 10657 71L 2305-4B side runout
71 L 2304Side A Label
71 L 2305Side B Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records VK10657
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records VK10657
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · "New Edited Version"
- Runout / matrix
VK10657 71L 2304 Rev.Both Runouts (etched)
11Both Runouts (stamped)
71-L-2304-REV.Both Labels
Belgium
1971- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AA-6059 026A-1Runout Side A (etched)
AA-6059 026B-1Runout Side B (etched)
6059 026. 1FLabel Side A
6059 026. 2FLabel Side B
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Belgium | Vertigo 6059 026First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Vertigo 6131 001First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Vertigo 6059 026First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Italy | Vertigo 6059 026First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Lebanon | Vertigo 6059 026First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | Vertigo 6059 026First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Vertigo 6059 026First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | US | Verve Records VK-10657First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Verve Records VK10657First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Verve Records VK10657First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Verve Records VK 10657First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASarabande3:31
- BThink4:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sarabande are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sarabande are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Sarabande first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, US, Belgium, France and more. One of them is Vertigo 6059 026.
How do I tell if my copy of Sarabande is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6059 026, VK-10657, VK 10657, VK10657) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6059026 1F//1 1 1 and 6059026 2F//1 1 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sarabande 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.
