US
May 1930- Label and catalog number
- Victrola 7251Victrola 7252
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
Boston Symphony OrchestraBolero
Vinyl pressings
Bolero
by Boston Symphony Orchestra · 1930
13 pressings4 countriesImpressionistClassical
Bolero was first pressed on vinyl in 1930. 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
1 pressing came out in 1930, 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 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | US | Victrola 7251 / Victrola 7252First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1931 | UK | His Master's Voice D 1859 / His Master's Voice D 1860Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1932 | UK | His Master's Voice D 1859 / His Master's Voice D 1860Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1939 | US | Victor Red Seal M 352Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue |
1940s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | US | Victor Red Seal DM-352 / Victor Red Seal DM 352Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1941 | US | Victor Red Seal DM-352 / Victor Red Seal DM 352Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1943 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone AW 175 / La Voce Del Padrone AW 176Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal DM 352Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1947 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal DM 352Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal DM 352Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal DM 352Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Victor Red Seal M352Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| ? | Canada | Victor 7251 / Victor 7252Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- Bolero
- DGymnopedie No. 1
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bolero are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Bolero are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1930 and 1947.
When was Bolero first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1930, in US. One of them is Victrola 7251, released May 1930.
How do I tell if my copy of Bolero is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7251) 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 Bolero 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.