US
September 23, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Epic LC 3868
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEM 75221Label A
XEM 75222Label B
Vinyl pressings
Bohemian Carnival
by George Szell · 1963
20 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassical
Bohemian Carnival was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Bohemian Carnival
3 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
September 23, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Epic BC 1268
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XXSB-75223-1L ᴒRunout side 1, variant 1
XXSB-75224-1K ᴒRunout side 2, variant 1
oXXSB-75223-1L TRunout side 1, variant 2
oXXSB-75224-1KRunout side 2, variant
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Epic LC 3868
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XXEM 75221-1CEtching A
XXEM-75222-1JStamper B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Epic LC 3868First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Epic LC 3868First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Epic BC 1268First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Columbia SAX 2539LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Columbia 33CX 1899LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Brazil | CBS 111.511LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Canada | Odyssey Y 30049LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1971 | US | Odyssey Y 30049LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Odyssey Y 30049LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | CBS MY 36716LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | CBS MY 36716 / CBS 36716LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 60103LP, Remastered, Reissue | LP, Remastered, Reissue |
| 1982 | Yugoslavia | Suzy CBS 60103LP, Remastered, Reissue | LP, Remastered, Reissue |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS S 60103LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | Netherlands | CBS 60039LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1986 | Brazil | CBS 111.511LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MFP Classics CFP-4021LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Odyssey ODA 5056LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Epic BC 1268LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Epic BC 1268LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1"The Moldau" ("Vltava"), Symphonic Poem No. 2 From The Cycle, My Country ("Má Vlast")12:49
- Three Dances From The Opera, "The Bartered Bride" ("Prodaná Nevěsta")
- B1"Carnival" Overture, Op. 929:20
- Four Slavonic Dances
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bohemian Carnival are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Bohemian Carnival are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1963 and 1986.
When was Bohemian Carnival first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Canada. One of them is Epic LC 3868, released September 23, 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Bohemian Carnival is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LC 3868, BC 1268) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XEM 75221 and XEM 75222. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bohemian Carnival 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.
