UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ALP 1801/2
- Format
- LP
Vinyl pressings
The Pirates Of Penzance
by Gilbert & Sullivan · 1961
17 pressings4 countriesOperaClassical
The Pirates Of Penzance 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 Pirates Of Penzance
1 pressing came out in 1961, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1801/2First yearLP | LP |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | His Master's Voice SXLP 30131 / His Master's Voice 1E 047 ◦ 04832LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | His Master's Voice SXLP 30132 / His Master's Voice 1E 047 ◦ 04833LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | His Master's Voice SXLP 30131 / His Master's Voice 1E 047 ◦ 04832LP, Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1971 | UK | His Master's Voice SXLP 30132 / His Master's Voice 1E 047 ◦ 04833LP, Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1978 | UK | His Master's Voice SXDW 3041 / His Master's Voice 0C 153-04 832/3LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | His Master's Voice SXDW 3041 / His Master's Voice 0C 153-04 832/3LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Angel Records AVB-34022LP, Remastered | LP, Remastered |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice OASD-381/2 / His Master's Voice OASD-381Box Set, Album, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | Box Set, Album, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Angel Records ANG 35870LP | LP |
| ? | Canada | Angel Records 3609 B/LLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ASD. 381 / His Master's Voice ASD 381LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice SXLP 30131 / His Master's Voice 1E 047 ◦ 04832LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice SXLP 30132 / His Master's Voice 1E 047 ◦ 04833LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Seraphim SIB-6102LP | LP |
| ? | US | Angel Records 3609 / Angel Records S. 35870/S. 35871LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Angel Records AVB-34022LP, Club Edition, Remastered · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Remastered · Club edition |
Tracklist
- The Pirates Of Penzance
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Pirates Of Penzance are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Pirates Of Penzance are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1985.
When was The Pirates Of Penzance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice ALP 1801/2.
How do I tell if my copy of The Pirates Of Penzance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALP 1801/2) 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 The Pirates Of Penzance 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.
