US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ALR 109
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono · Yellow Label
Erroll GarnerRhapsody
Vinyl pressings
Rhapsody
by Erroll Garner · 1950
11 pressings4 countriesJazz
Rhapsody was first pressed on vinyl in 1950. 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 Rhapsody
2 pressings came out in 1950, 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.
US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ALR 109
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono · Yellow Labels
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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | Atlantic ALR 109First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1950 | US | Atlantic ALR 109LP, 10", Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1950 | US | Atlantic ALR 109First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1951 | France | Blue Star N° 6812LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | France | Barclay 6812LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Copacabana CLP-3041LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Blue Star N° 6812LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | France | Blue Star BLP 6812LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Blue Star BLP 6812 / Blue Star N° 6812LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Blue Star BLP 6812LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Barclay 6812LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
Tracklist
- A1Flamingo
- A2The Way You Look Tonight
- A3Reverie
- A4Twilight
- A5Skylark
- B1I Can't Give You Anything But Love
- B2Blue And Sentimental
- B3Pavanne
- B4Impressions
- B5Turquoise
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rhapsody are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Rhapsody are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1950 and 1955.
When was Rhapsody first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in US. One of them is Atlantic ALR 109.
How do I tell if my copy of Rhapsody is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALR 109) 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 Rhapsody 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.
