UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Argo RG 145/6
- Format
- LP, Mono · Gatefold
Lewis CarrollAlice In Wonderland
Vinyl pressings
Alice In Wonderland
by Lewis Carroll · 1958
12 pressings4 countriesRadioplayAudiobookNon-Music
Alice In Wonderland 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 Alice In Wonderland
4 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Argo ZRG 5145/6
- Format
- LP, Stereo
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Argo ZRG 5145/6
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZRG.2027Label - Side A
ZRG.2028Label - Side B
ZRG 2029Label - Side C
ZRG 2030Label - Side D
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Argo RG 145Argo RG 146
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARG-2027-1D T K [.] CT 1Side A runout, stamped
ARG-2028-3D T K [.] CT 1Side B runout, stamped
ARG-2029-1D D1 KT 1Side C runout, stamped
ARG-2030-2D CU KT C1 CCSide D runout, 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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | UK | Argo RG 145/6First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Argo ZRG 5145/6First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | UK | Argo ZRG 5145/6First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | UK | Argo RG 145 / Argo RG 146First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | World Record Club R-05395 / World Record Club R-05396LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1979 | New Zealand | World Record Club WR 2742-2LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1979 | Australia | World Record Club R-05395 / World Record Club R-05396LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Argo RG 145/6LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Argo ZTA 501-2LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | UK | Argo S ZTA 501-2LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records OSA 1206LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 824727WLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Down The Rabbit Hole
- A2The Pool Of Tears
- A3A Caucus Race And A Long Tale
- B1The Rabbit Sends In A Little Bill
- B2Advice From A Caterpillar
- B3Pig And Pepper
- C1A Mad Tea Party
- C2The Queen's Crouqet-Ground
- D1The Mock Turtle's Story
- D2The Lobster Quadrille
- D3Who Stole The Tarts?
- D4Alice's Evidence
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alice In Wonderland are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Alice In Wonderland are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 1979.
When was Alice In Wonderland first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in UK. One of them is Argo RG 145/6.
How do I tell if my copy of Alice In Wonderland is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RG 145/6, ZRG 5145/6, RG 145) 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 Alice In Wonderland 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.
