UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4402
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL.5114/9
Gilbert & SullivanThe Gondoliers / Cox And Box
Vinyl pressings
The Gondoliers / Cox And Box
by Gilbert & Sullivan · 1961
11 pressings4 countriesOperettaClassical
The Gondoliers / Cox And Box was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 The Gondoliers / Cox And Box
5 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4402Decca LK 4403
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 4138Decca SKL 4139
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records OSA 1323
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
New Zealand
1961- Label and catalog number
- Decca LKM.4402Decca LKM.4403
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | New Zealand | Decca LKM.4402 / Decca LKM.4403First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1961 | UK | Decca LK 4402First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Decca LK 4402 / Decca LK 4403First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Decca SKL 4138 / Decca SKL 4139First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | London Records OSA 1323First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1963 | UK | Decca SKL 4138 / Decca SKL 4139LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca SKLA-4138 / Decca SKLA-4139LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | UK | Decca SKL 4138LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SKL.4139LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SKL.4140LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SKL 4138 / Decca SKL 4139LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Gondoliers - Act I - Part 1
- BThe Gondoliers - Act I - Part 1
- CThe Gondoliers - Act I Conclusion
- DThe Gondoliers - Act II Part 1
- EThe Gondoliers - Act II - Conclusion
- FCox And Box
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Gondoliers / Cox And Box are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Gondoliers / Cox And Box are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1963.
When was The Gondoliers / Cox And Box first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK, US, New Zealand. One of them is Decca LK 4402.
How do I tell if my copy of The Gondoliers / Cox And Box is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LK 4402, SKL 4138, OSA 1323, LKM.4402) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL.5114/9. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Gondoliers / Cox And Box 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.
