UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Decca KK 4378/9
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Gilbert & SullivanIolanthe
Vinyl pressings
Iolanthe
by Gilbert & Sullivan · 1960
12 pressings3 countriesOperaClassical
Iolanthe was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 4119Decca SKL.4119
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-4977-1D CU 21 SMRunout stamped side A
ZAL-4980-1D C 1Runout stamped side B
ZAL-4978-1D CRunout stamped side C
ZAL-4979-1D 1 U CJ SURunout stamped side D
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4378Decca LK 4379
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- London Records OSA 1215
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | Decca 414 145-1 DY2 / Decca 414 145-1 DY 2LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| 1960 | UK | Decca KK 4378/9First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Decca SKL 4119 / Decca SKL.4119First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | Decca LK 4378 / Decca LK 4379First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Decca SKL 4119/20 / Decca SKL.4119/20LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | London Records OSA 1215First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UK | Decca 414 145-1 DY2 / Decca 414 145-1 DY 2LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Decca LKM 4378/9LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca SKL 4119 / Decca SKL 4120LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | DeccaLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records OSA 1215LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | London Records A 4242LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Tracklist
- Iolanthe
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Iolanthe are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Iolanthe are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1960 and 1984.
When was Iolanthe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in UK, US. One of them is Decca KK 4378/9.
How do I tell if my copy of Iolanthe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KK 4378/9, SKL 4119, LK 4378, OSA 1215) 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.
