UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia TWO 380Columbia 1E 061 ◦ 05011
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YEA 4469-2Runout - Side A
2YEA 4470-2Runout - Side B
2YEA.4469Label - Side A, in parentheses
2YEA.4470Label - Side B, in parentheses
Bournemouth Symphony OrchestraThe Popular Sibelius
Vinyl pressings
The Popular Sibelius
by Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra · 1972
11 pressings7 countriesModernClassical
The Popular Sibelius was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 The Popular Sibelius
3 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Q4TWO 380Columbia 1E 061 ◦ 05011Q
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
Q2EA 4469-1Runout - Side A
Q2EA 4470-1Runout - Side B
Q2EA.4469Label - Side A, in parentheses
Q2EA.4470Label - Side B, in parentheses
Finland
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia TWO 380Columbia 1E 061 ◦ 05011
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YEA. 4469Label - Side A, in parentheses
2YEA. 4470Label - Side B, in parentheses
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Finland | Columbia TWO 380 / Columbia 1E 061 ◦ 05011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Columbia TWO 380 / Columbia 1E 061 ◦ 05011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Columbia Q4TWO 380 / Columbia 1E 061 ◦ 05011QFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2 C 053-05011 / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 053-05011LP | LP |
| 1973 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2 C 053-05011 / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 053-05011LP | LP |
| 1973 | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 063-05 011 Q / His Master's Voice 1C 063-05 011 QLP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 063-05 011 Q / His Master's Voice 1C 063-05 011 QLP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 063 - 05011LP | LP |
| 1978 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 5N 039-05011LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Angel Records EAY-80008LP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| ? | UK | Columbia TWO 380 / Columbia 1E 061 ◦ 05011LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Finlandia, Symphonic Poem, Op.26
- A2The Swan Of Tuonela (Lemminkäinen Legend, Op.22 No.3)
- A3Lemminkäinen's Return (Lemminkäinen Legend, Op.22 No.4)
- B1Intermezzo ( 'Karelia' Suite, Op.II No.1)
- 'King Christian II' Suite
- B5Valse Triste, Op.44 (From Incidental Music To 'Kuolema')
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Popular Sibelius are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Popular Sibelius are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 1978.
When was The Popular Sibelius first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, Finland. One of them is Columbia TWO 380.
How do I tell if my copy of The Popular Sibelius is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TWO 380, Q4TWO 380) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2YEA 4469-2 and 2YEA 4470-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Popular Sibelius 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.