France
1955- Label and catalog number
- Philips S 06.607 R
- Format
- LP, 10"
Frédéric ChopinLes Sylphides - Ballett
Vinyl pressings
Les Sylphides - Ballett
by Frédéric Chopin · 1955
12 pressings5 countriesRomanticBalletClassical
Les Sylphides - Ballett was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Les Sylphides - Ballett
1 pressing came out in 1955, 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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | France | Philips S 06.607 RFirst yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1957 | France | Philips S 06.607 RLP, 10", Reissue | LP, 10", Reissue |
| 1958 | France | Philips S 06.607 R / Philips G 06.607 RLP, 10", Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | France | Philips S 06.607 RLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Philips S 06607 RLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | France | Philips G 05.623 RLP, 10", Reissue | LP, 10", Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips G 05.623 RLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | Germany | Philips S 06607 RLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips G 05623 RLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | CBS 10 005 / CBS 10005LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips S 06607 RLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | Norway | Philips S 06607 RLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Les Sylphides - Ballett
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Les Sylphides - Ballett are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Les Sylphides - Ballett are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1955 and 1959.
When was Les Sylphides - Ballett first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in France. One of them is Philips S 06.607 R.
How do I tell if my copy of Les Sylphides - Ballett is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 06.607 R) 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 Les Sylphides - Ballett 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.
