US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Everest LPBR 6044
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LPBR-6044-1-T3 ARC 3-16-4Etched side 1
LBPR-6044-2-T1 JKCEtched side 2
Ferde GroféGrand Canyon Suite / Concerto For Piano And Orchestra
Vinyl pressings
Grand Canyon Suite / Concerto For Piano And Orchestra
by Ferde Grofé · 1960
19 pressings4 countriesModernClassical
Grand Canyon Suite was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Grand Canyon Suite
5 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Everest LPBR 6044
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LPBR-6044-1-T3 ARCRunout, Side A
LPBR-6044-2-T1 ARCRunout, Side B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Everest SDBR 3044
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Purple & Gold Labels
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Everest LPBR 6044Everest 3044
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SDBR-3044-A1 ARC 1-7-69Etched side 1
SDBR-3044-2-T1 ARC 11-11-8Etched side 2
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Everest SDBR 3044
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Blue & Silver Labels
- Runout / matrix
SDBR-3044-1-T1 ARCEtched in runout side A
SDBR-3044-2-T1 ARCEtched in runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Everest LPBR 6044First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Everest LPBR 6044First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Everest SDBR 3044First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Everest SDBR 3044LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Everest LPBR 6044 / Everest 3044First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Everest SDBR 3044First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | Spain | Discophon Stereo Nº 9LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | World Record Club T 190LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1963 | UK | World Record Club ST. 190LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | Spain | Orlador 50.034 CLP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | Spain | Palobal LP - 4041LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Spain | Discophon S 4068LP | LP |
| 1973 | Spain | Palobal PH - 1011LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | Marfer M. 50.301 S.LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | FG Symphonic Americana Series By First Editions SDBR 3044LP, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1985 | Brazil | Imagem 7036 / Imagem Clássico IMS-7036LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Everest SDBR 3044LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Everest SDBR 3044LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Everest SDBR 3044LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Grand Canyon Suite
- B2Concerto In D Minor For Piano And Orchestra15:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Grand Canyon Suite are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Grand Canyon Suite are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1960 and 1985.
When was Grand Canyon Suite first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is Everest LPBR 6044.
How do I tell if my copy of Grand Canyon Suite is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPBR 6044, SDBR 3044) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LPBR-6044-1-T3 ARC 3-16-4 and LBPR-6044-2-T1 JKC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Grand Canyon Suite 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.
