UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LRL1 5127
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
James GalwayThe Man With The Golden Flute
Vinyl pressings
The Man With The Golden Flute
by James Galway · 1976
10 pressings4 countriesRomanticClassicalClassical
The Man With The Golden Flute was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Man With The Golden Flute
1 pressing came out in 1976, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | UK | RCA Red Seal LRL1 5127First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | RCA Red Seal LRL1 5127 / RCA Red Seal LRL1-5127LP | LP |
| 1977 | Australia | RCA Red Seal LRL1 5127 / RCA Red Seal LRL1-5127LP | LP |
| 1978 | Germany | RCA Gold Seal GL 70311LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | RCA Gold Seal GL 25160LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | Camden CDS 1205LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Camden CDS 1205LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK & Ireland | Pickwick Records PDA 077LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | RCA Gold Seal GL 25160LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | RCA Gold Seal GL 25160LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Minuet And Badinerie (BWV 1067)
- A2Clair De Lune
- A3Syrinx
- A4The Little Shepherd
- A5Moto Perpetuo Opus 11
- A6Flute Concerto In G Minor Opus 10 "La Notte"
- B1Dance Of The Blessed Spirits
- Sonatina For Flute And Piano Opus 13
- B5Andante For Flute And Orchestra
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Man With The Golden Flute are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Man With The Golden Flute are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1976 and 1981.
When was The Man With The Golden Flute first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK. One of them is RCA Red Seal LRL1 5127.
How do I tell if my copy of The Man With The Golden Flute is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LRL1 5127) 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 Man With The Golden Flute 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.
