Vinyl pressings
by Ferde Grofé · 1960
Grofé ― Grand Canyon Suite • Beethoven ―… 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.
11 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 6 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.
(L2RY-1009)Matrix Side A
(L2RY-1010)Matrix Side B
L2RY-1009-15S B3 IStamped runout side A - variant #1
L2RY-1010-26S A3 IStamped runout side B - variant #1
A1 L2 RP1007-30SSide A runout, variant 1
B1 L2 RP1008-30SSide B runout, variant 1
L2 RP1007-17S I A3Side A runout, variant 2
L2 RP1008-16S I A4Side B runout, variant 2
(L2RY-1009)Matrix Side 1
(L2RY-1010)Matrix Side 2
L2RY 1009-17S HRunout Stamped Side 1
L2RY 1010-17S HRunout Stamped Side 2
L2 RP1007--15S B3 RSide A runout
L2 RP1008-18S A4 RSide B runout
L2RP-1007Side A label
L2RP-1008Side B label
A1 L2 RP1007-30SSide A Runout, Stamped
B1 L2 RP1008-30SSide B Runout, Stamped
(L2RP-1007)Side A Label Matrix
(L2RP-1008)Side B Label Matrix
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | RCA Red Seal L16252First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2433First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2433 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2433First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | France | RCA 440.505 SFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2433 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2433First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | RCA SF.5071First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal RD 27183First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2433 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2433First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2433First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2433 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2433First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2433LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2433First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | France | RCA 430.326LP | LP |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2433LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1964 | France | RCA 440.505 SLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2433 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2433LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2433LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2433-B / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2433-BLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2433LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2433LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
21 vinyl pressings of Grofé ― Grand Canyon Suite • Beethoven ―… are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1960 and 1976.
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2433.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC-2433, LM-2433, SF.5071, RD 27183) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (L2RY-1009) and (L2RY-1010). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
