Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Boot Master Concert Series BMC-3002
- Format
- LP, Album · Grey Labels
- Runout / matrix
BMC-3002A-1Y 3ARunout side A
BMC-3002B-8Y 2A TRunout side B
Liona BoydThe Guitar
Vinyl pressings
The Guitar
by Liona Boyd · 1974
12 pressings7 countriesAcousticClassicalFolkWorld
The Guitar was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Guitar
7 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Boot Master Concert Series BMC-3002Boot Master Concert Series BMC.3002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BMC-3002A-1Y3A B ISide A runout
BMC-3002B-8Y 2A B CSide B runout
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Boot Master Concert Series BMC-3002
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Boot Master Concert Series BMC-3002
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS7015
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS7015London Records CS 7015
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XZAL-14400-3W 2DSide 1 runout
XZAL-14401-3W N 1Side 2 runout
XZAL 14400Side 1 label
XZAL 14401Side 2 label
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Boot Master Concert Series BMC-3002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Boot Master Concert Series BMC-3002 / Boot Master Concert Series BMC.3002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Boot Master Concert Series BMC-3002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Boot Master Concert Series BMC-3002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Music World Ltd. MUFP 515First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | London Records CS7015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | London Records CS7015 / London Records CS 7015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | USA & Canada | Boot Master Concert Series BMC-3002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Australia | Image ILP769LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | London Records SLA-6320LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Switzerland | Gold Records LP 11 154 / Gold Records 11 154LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | London Records CS 7015LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Works By Spanish And South American Composers
- A1El Colibri1:14
- A2Campanas Del Alba3:48
- A3Rumores De La Caleta4:12
- A4Zambra Granadina4:53
- A5The Sound Of Bells2:28
- A6Cancion Triste4:29
- Works By German, Italian And French Composers
- B1aPrelude A Minor2:15
- B1bPresto A Minor4:09
- B2Gavotte I And Gavotte II A4:54
- B3Sonata In A Minor4:12
- B4Sonata In A Major1:20
- B5La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin3:09
- B6Le Muletier Des Andes3:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Guitar are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Guitar are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1982.
When was The Guitar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Canada, US, New Zealand. One of them is Boot Master Concert Series BMC-3002.
How do I tell if my copy of The Guitar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BMC-3002, CS7015, MUFP 515) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BMC-3002A-1Y 3A and BMC-3002B-8Y 2A T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Guitar 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.