UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Philips GL 5771Philips GL 5772
- Format
- LP, Mono
Léo DelibesSylvia
Vinyl pressings
Sylvia
by Léo Delibes · 1958
14 pressings6 countriesRomanticBalletClassicalStage & Screen
Sylvia was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Sylvia
2 pressings came out in 1958, 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Mercury OL 2-106Mercury Living Presence MG50186
- Format
- LP, Mono · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MG50187A FR3 A1Stamped record 1, side 1
MG50187-B FR1 A2Stamped record 1, side 4
MG50186A FR3 A1Stamped record 2, side 2
MG50186B FR2 A1Stamped record 2, side 3
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | UK | Philips GL 5771 / Philips GL 5772First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Mercury OL 2-106 / Mercury Living Presence MG50186First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Mercury SR 2-9006 / Mercury Living Presence SR 2-9006LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury SR 2-9006 / Mercury Living Presence SR 2-9006LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Mercury Wing SRW2-19501 / Mercury Wing SRW 2-19501LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Fontana SFL14121-2LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | US | Mercury SRI 2-77005LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Philips 6768 603LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Philips 6768 223 / Philips 6599 145LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | Fontana 6768 609 / Fontana 6547 060LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Mercury SRI2 77005LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 6755 003LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 1Ⓧ 6755 003 / Philips 6755 003LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury OL 2-106 / Mercury Living Presence MG50186LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Prelude
- Act I
- A1No. 1: Scherzo
- A2No. 2: Le Berger (Pastorale)
- A3No. 3: Les Chasseresses
- B1No. 3b: Intermezzo
- B2No. 4: Valse Lente
- B3No. 5: Scène
- B4No. 6: Cortège Rustique
- B5No. 7: Scène
- B6No. 8: Entrèe Du Sorcier (Finale)
- C1Entr'acte
- Act II
- C2No. 9: Orion Scène
- C3No. 10: Pas Des Éthiopiens
- C4No. 11: Chant Bachique
- C5No. 12: Scène Et Danse De La Bacchante
- C6No. 13: Scène (Finale)
- Act III
- D1No. 14: Marche Cortège De Bacchus
- D2No. 14b: Scène
- D3No. 15: Barcarolle
- D4No. 16: Divertissement
- D5No. 17: Le Temple De Diane (Final)
- D6No. 18: Apparition D'Endymion (Apothéose)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sylvia are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Sylvia are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1958 and 1980.
When was Sylvia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in UK, US. One of them is Philips GL 5771.
How do I tell if my copy of Sylvia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GL 5771, OL 2-106) 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 Sylvia 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.
