UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 484His Master's Voice ASD 485
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Gilbert & SullivanPatience
Vinyl pressings
Patience
by Gilbert & Sullivan · 1962
11 pressings3 countriesOperaClassical
Patience was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Patience
2 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 3635 b/l
- Format
- LP, Box Set
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 484 / His Master's Voice ASD 485First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Angel Records 3635 b/lFirst yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1966 | Australia | World Record Club ST-4053 / World Record Club ST-4054LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1966 | Australia | World Record Club T-4053 / World Record Club T-4054LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1968 | Australia | World Record Club T-4053 / World Record Club T-4054LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1968 | Australia | World Record Club ST-4053 / World Record Club ST-4054LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | World Record Club ST-4053 / World Record Club S-4054LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1974 | Australia | World Record Club S-4053 / World Record Club S-4054LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1976 | Australia | World Record Club R-00197 / World Record Club R-00198LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1977 | UK | His Master's Voice SXDW 3031 / His Master's Voice 0C 153-06 407LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice SXDW 3031 / His Master's Voice 0C 153-06 407LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Act One, Part One
- A2Act One, Part Two
- BAct One, Conclusion
- CAct Two, Part One
- DAct Two, Conclusion
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Patience are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Patience are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1962 and 1977.
When was Patience first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK, US. One of them is His Master's Voice ASD 484.
How do I tell if my copy of Patience is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ASD 484, 3635 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 Patience 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.
