UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ALP 1757/8His Master's Voice ALP 1757
- Format
- LP
Gilbert & SullivanIolanthe
Vinyl pressings
Iolanthe
by Gilbert & Sullivan · 1959
16 pressings5 countriesOperaClassical
Iolanthe was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Iolanthe
4 pressings came out in 1959, 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.
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 324
- Format
- LP, Stereo
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 323
- Format
- LP, Stereo
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 3597 B/L
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
-2YEA-X-182-I21Runout, side A
-2YEA-X-183-D1Runout, side B
-2YEA-X-184-D2Runout, side C
-2YEA-X-185-D2Runout, side D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1757/8 / His Master's Voice ALP 1757First yearLP | LP |
| 1959 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 324First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 323First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Angel Records 3597 B/LFirst yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Angel Records 3597 B/LLP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club S/T4221 / World Record Club S/T4222LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club T-4221 / World Record Club T-4222LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1968 | New Zealand | His Master's Voice SXLPM 30112 / His Master's Voice SXLPM 30113LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | His Master's Voice SXLP 30112 / His Master's Voice SXLP 30113LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | His Master's Voice SXLP 30112 / His Master's Voice SXLP 30113LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | World Record Club S/4221 / World Record Club S/4222LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1976 | Australia | World Record Club R-00246 / World Record Club R-00247LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1977 | Australia | World Record Club R-00246 / World Record Club R-00247LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Angel Records 3597 B/LLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice SXDW 3047 / His Master's Voice SXDW 30471LP | LP |
| ? | US | Angel Records 3597 B/LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Overture
- A2Act 1 (Part 1)
- BAct 1 (Part 2)
- C1Act 1 (Conclusion)
- C2Act 2 (Part 1)
- DAct 2 (Conclusion)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Iolanthe are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Iolanthe are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1977.
When was Iolanthe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in UK, US. One of them is His Master's Voice ALP 1757/8.
How do I tell if my copy of Iolanthe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALP 1757/8, ASD 324, ASD 323, 3597 B/L) 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 Iolanthe 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.
