UK
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4044/5
- Format
- LP
Gilbert & SullivanIolanthe
Vinyl pressings
Iolanthe
by Gilbert & Sullivan · 1952
10 pressings4 countriesOperaClassical
Iolanthe 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 Iolanthe
1 pressing came out in 1952, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | UK | Decca LK 4044/5First yearLP | LP |
| 1956 | New Zealand | Decca LKM 4044 / Decca LKM 4045LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | Decca LK..4044 / Decca LK.4045LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 1128LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 1129LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | UK | Decca DPA 3055/6LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca LKA 4044 / Decca LKA 4045LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Decca LK 4044 / Decca LK 4045LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Decca LK 4044 / Decca LK 4045LP | LP |
| ? | US | London Records LLP 469 / London Records LLP 470LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Act 1 - An Arcadian Landscape
- B1Act 1 - An Arcadian Landscape
- C1Act 1 - Concluded
- D1Act 2 - The Palace Yard At Westminster
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Iolanthe are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Iolanthe are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1952 and 1979.
When was Iolanthe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in UK. One of them is Decca LK 4044/5.
How do I tell if my copy of Iolanthe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LK 4044/5) 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.
