US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Richmond RS 62004
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
RIC-305-2A R K 3 2 1 SL1A Side Stamped
RIC-306-2A R I 2 1 SL1B Side Stamped
RIC-307-2A R I 2 1 S1C Side Stamped
RIC-308-3A R I 2 1 SL1D Side Stamped
Gilbert & SullivanThe Mikado
Vinyl pressings
The Mikado
by Gilbert & Sullivan · 1963
12 pressings4 countriesOperaClassical
The Mikado was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Mikado
3 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Richmond RS 62004
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ARL 305RA Side Label
ARL 306B Side Label
ARL 307C Side Label
ARL 308RD Side Label
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Richmond RS 62004Richmond RS. 62004
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
RIC-305-2A R 421 MSA Side Stamped
RIC-306-2A R 321 LSB Side Stamped
RIC-307-2A R 421 LSC Side Stamped
RIC-308-3A R 321 MSD Side Stamped
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.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Richmond RS 62004 / Richmond RS. 62004First yearLP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Richmond RS 62004First yearLP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Richmond RS 62004First yearLP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Ace Of Clubs ACL 1014 / Ace Of Clubs ACL-1014LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Ace Of Clubs ACL 1015LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 1014 / Ace Of Clubs ACL 1015LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Decca LK 4251 / Decca SKL 4006LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 1014LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 1015LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 1014LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 1014 / Ace Of Clubs ACL 1015LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Richmond RS 62004LP, Album, Mono, Box Set, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Overture – Act I – Part 1 –
- Act I (Contd.):
- Act I (Concl.):
- Act II – Part 1 –
- Act II (Concl.):
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Mikado are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Mikado are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was The Mikado first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Canada. One of them is Richmond RS 62004.
How do I tell if my copy of The Mikado is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS 62004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RIC-305-2A R K 3 2 1 SL1 and RIC-306-2A R I 2 1 SL1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Mikado 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.
