US
February 1936- Label and catalog number
- Victor Red Seal 11887
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
Boston Pops OrchestraMeditation / Largo
Vinyl pressings
Meditation / Largo
by Boston Pops Orchestra · 1936
12 pressings5 countriesRomanticBaroqueClassical
Meditation / Largo was first pressed on vinyl in 1936. 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 Meditation / Largo
3 pressings came out in 1936, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Canada
1936- Label and catalog number
- Victor 11887
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
Canada
1936- Label and catalog number
- Victor 11887
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
11887AStamped Runout A
11887B 3 RStamped Runout B
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.
1930s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Canada | Victor 11887First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1936 | Canada | Victor 11887First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1936 | US | Victor Red Seal 11887First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | US | Victor Red Seal 11887Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
1940s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | UK | His Master's Voice C2838Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1942 | UK | His Master's Voice C.2838Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice C.2838Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 11887Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Electrola E. H. 970Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E.H. 970Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Switzerland | His Master's Voice FKX 28 / His Master's Voice C 2838Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | His Master's Voice FKX 28Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMeditation (From "Thaïs")
- BLargo (From "Xerxes")
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Meditation / Largo are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Meditation / Largo are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1936 and 1946.
When was Meditation / Largo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1936, in US, Canada. One of them is Victor Red Seal 11887, released February 1936.
How do I tell if my copy of Meditation / Largo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 11887) 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 Meditation / Largo 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.
