US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard SRV 119SD
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LO8Y 1722
LO8Y 1723
George EnescuRumanian Rhapsodies; Hungarian Rhapsodies
Vinyl pressings
Rumanian Rhapsodies; Hungarian Rhapsodies
by George Enescu · 1961
11 pressings5 countriesRomanticClassical
Rumanian Rhapsodies; Hungarian Rhapsodies was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Rumanian Rhapsodies; Hungarian Rhapsodies
2 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard SRV-119
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LO8P 1720 - 1Side A (Etched)
LO8P 1721 - 1Side B (Etched)
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Vanguard SRV 119SDFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Vanguard SRV-119First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Fontana BIG 429-Y / Fontana BIG429-YLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1965 | Argentina | Music Hall 70.653LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard SRV 160 SDLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard SRV-160 SDLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard SRV-160LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard SRV-160 SDLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | Italy | Ricordi XAM 4074LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Amadeo AVRS 12050 StLP | LP |
| ? | Austria | Amadeo AVRS 6225LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Rumanian Rhapsody No. 1 In A Major
- A2Rumanian Rhapsody No. 2 In D Major
- B1Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 In E Minor
- B2Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 In D Major "The Carnival Of Pest"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rumanian Rhapsodies; Hungarian Rhapsodies are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Rumanian Rhapsodies; Hungarian Rhapsodies are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 1966.
When was Rumanian Rhapsodies; Hungarian Rhapsodies first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Vanguard SRV 119SD.
How do I tell if my copy of Rumanian Rhapsodies; Hungarian Rhapsodies is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRV 119SD, SRV-119) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LO8Y 1722 and LO8Y 1723. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rumanian Rhapsodies; Hungarian Rhapsodies 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.
