Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- London Records SPC 21058
- Format
- LP, Album · gate fold
Erich LeinsdorfPetrushka
Vinyl pressings
Petrushka
by Erich Leinsdorf · 1970
12 pressings7 countriesModernClassical
Petrushka was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Petrushka
1 pressing came out in 1970, 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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | London Records SPC 21058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Decca PFS 4207LP | LP |
| 1971 | US | London Records SPC 21058LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | London Records SPC 21058 / London Records SPC 21058 DJLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | London Records SPC 21058LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1979 | US | London Records STS 15478LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia & New Zealand | Decca VIV 42LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1983 | Italy | Decca VIVI 42LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Decca VIV 42LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca PFS 4207LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SAD 22 112LP | LP |
| ? | UK | London Records SPC 21058LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Petrushka (Version Of 1911) (A Burlesque In Four Scenes)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Petrushka are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Petrushka are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1983.
When was Petrushka first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Canada. One of them is London Records SPC 21058.
How do I tell if my copy of Petrushka is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPC 21058) 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 Petrushka 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.