US
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1706
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E2RP-4125Label side A
E2RP-4126Label side B
Georges BizetL'Arlésienne Suites No. 1 & No. 2
Vinyl pressings
L'Arlésienne Suites No. 1 & No. 2
by Georges Bizet · 1952
13 pressings9 countriesClassical
L'Arlésienne Suites No. 1 & No. 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 L'Arlésienne Suites No. 1 & No. 2
3 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Argentina
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LM 1706
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E2RP-4125Label side A
E2RP-4126Label side B
France
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA 630.331 (Artistique)
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Argentina | RCA Victor LM 1706First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | France | RCA 630.331 (Artistique)First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1706First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Italy | RCA Italiana LM 1706LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Spain | RCA 3B260317", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1706LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | RCA 600 331 / RCA 600.331LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | RCA Victrola VIC 1008LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | RCA Victrola VIC 1008LP, Single Sided, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Single Sided, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1963 | Spain | RCA Victrola VIC-1008 / RCA Victrola VIC 1008LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal LM-1706-B / RCA Red Seal LM-1706LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | RCA A 12 R-0089LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Portugal | RCA VIC 1008 / RCA Red Seal VIC 1008LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- L'Arlésienne - Suite No.1
- L'Arlésienne - Suite No. 2
- Symphony In C Major
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of L'Arlésienne Suites No. 1 & No. 2 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of L'Arlésienne Suites No. 1 & No. 2 are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1952 and 1963.
When was L'Arlésienne Suites No. 1 & No. 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, Argentina, France. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1706.
How do I tell if my copy of L'Arlésienne Suites No. 1 & No. 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM 1706, 630.331 (Artistique)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E2RP-4125 and E2RP-4126. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is L'Arlésienne Suites No. 1 & No. 2 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.
