US
June 1959- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSC-2302RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2302
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K2 RY1053-5S I B1Stamped runout side A
K2 RY1054-1S B1 IStamped runout side B
Gilbert & SullivanOvertures
Vinyl pressings
Overtures
by Gilbert & Sullivan · 1959
12 pressings5 countriesOperettaClassical
Overtures 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 Overtures
11 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 4 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2302
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
K2 RP1051-1SSide 1 runout stamped
K2 RP1052-1SSide 2 runout stamped
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victrola VICS-1198
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TVRS-2236--1Sside A stamped
TVRS--2237--2Sside B stamped
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2302
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Indianapolis, Shaded Dog
- Runout / matrix
K2 RY1053-5S I C1Side A stamped, variant 1
K2 RY1054-1S ISide B stamped, variant 1
K2 RY1053-5S I B1Side A stamped, variant 2
K2 RY1054-1S I B1Side B stamped, variant 2
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2302
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Indianapolis, Shaded Dog
- Runout / matrix
K2 RY1053-5S I C1Side 1 runout, stamped variant 1
K2 RY1054-1S ISide 2 runout, stamped variant 1
K2 RY1053-5S I C1Side 1 runout, stamped variant 2
K2 RY1054-1S E4 ISide 2 runout, stamped variant 2
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor VICS-1196
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2302First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | New Zealand | RCA RPLS 3131First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2302First yearLP | LP |
| 1959 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2302First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1959 | US | RCA Victrola VICS-1198First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2302First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2302First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | RCA Victor VICS-1196First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | RCA Victrola VIC-1198First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2302First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | RCA Victor LSC-2302 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2302First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Victrola Red Seal VICS 1196LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Mikado
- A2The Yeomen Of The Guard
- A3Ruddigore
- B1Iolanthe
- B2H.M.S. Pinafore
- B3The PIrates Of Penzance
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Overtures are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Overtures are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Overtures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is RCA Victor LSC-2302, released June 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of Overtures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC-2302, LM-2302, VICS-1198, VICS-1196) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K2 RY1053-5S I B1 and K2 RY1054-1S B1 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Overtures 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.
