US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Everest SDBR 3021Everest SDBR-3021
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Silver back, dowel rod
- Runout / matrix
SDBR 3021-1 T1 VEtched in runout side A, exc. "V" stamped
SDBR 3021-2 T2 VEtched in runout side B, exc. "V" stamped
Malcolm ArnoldFour Scottish Dances (Op. 59) And Symphony No. 3 (Op. 63)
Vinyl pressings
Four Scottish Dances (Op. 59) And Symphony No. 3 (Op. 63)
by Malcolm Arnold · 1959
16 pressings5 countriesModernSuiteSymphonyOrchestra
Four Scottish Dances was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Four Scottish Dances
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | Everest SDBR 3021 / Everest SDBR-3021First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1959 | US | Everest SDBR 3021 / Everest SDBR-3021LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Everest LPBR-6021 / Everest LPBR 6021LP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1963 | Australia | World Record Club SPE-742 / World Record Club PE/742LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1963 | Australia | World Record Club PE-742 / World Record Club PE/742LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club SPE-742 / World Record Club PE/742LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club PE-742 / World Record Club PE/742LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1967 | US | Everest SDBR-3021LP, Album, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Everest SDBR-3021LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Everest SDBR 3021LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Desto DC 6448 / CMS DC 6448LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | World Record Club SPZ 542LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | UK | World Record Club T99LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| ? | UK | World Record Club ST.99 / World Record Club T 99LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | Everest SDBR 3021LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Venezuela | Circulo Musical 485LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Four Scottish Dances, Op. 59
- Symphony No. 3, Op. 63
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Four Scottish Dances are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Four Scottish Dances are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1978.
When was Four Scottish Dances first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is Everest SDBR 3021.
How do I tell if my copy of Four Scottish Dances is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SDBR 3021) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SDBR 3021-1 T1 V and SDBR 3021-2 T2 V. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Four Scottish Dances 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.
