Italy
1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Italiana A72R 0020RCA Italiana A72R-0020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2E4RN-0538Label side A
2E4RN-0539Label side B
Boston Pops OrchestraBolero / Porgy And Bess Medley
Vinyl pressings
Bolero / Porgy And Bess Medley
by Boston Pops Orchestra · 1954
12 pressings5 countriesMusicalRomanticClassicalStage & Screen
Bolero / Porgy And Bess Medley was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Bolero / Porgy And Bess Medley
1 pressing came out in 1954, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Italy | RCA Italiana A72R 0020 / RCA Italiana A72R-0020First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Italy | RCA Italiana A72R-00207", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Italy | RCA Italiana A72R-00207", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1955 | Italy | RCA A72R 0020 / RCA Italiana A72R-00207", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal ERA 1797", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal ERA 1797", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Italy | RCA Italiana Red Seal A72R 0020 / RCA Italiana Red Seal A72R-00207", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Italy | RCA Victor ERA 179 / RCA Victor A72R 00207", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Italy | Rca Victor ERA 179 / RCA Victor A72R 00207", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | RCA 95 2017", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | RCA ERA 1797" | 7" |
| ? | New Zealand | RCA RPX 10287", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Bolero (Abridged Version)
- B1Porgy And Bess Medley (A Symphonic Synthesis)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bolero / Porgy And Bess Medley are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Bolero / Porgy And Bess Medley are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1954 and 1962.
When was Bolero / Porgy And Bess Medley first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in Italy. One of them is RCA Italiana A72R 0020.
How do I tell if my copy of Bolero / Porgy And Bess Medley is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A72R 0020) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2E4RN-0538 and 2E4RN-0539. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bolero / Porgy And Bess Medley 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.
