US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks A-1869
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ZEP 31226Side A label
ZEP 31227Side B label
Maurice RavelBolero
Vinyl pressings
Bolero
by Maurice Ravel · 1959
14 pressings7 countriesModernClassical
Bolero 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 Bolero
6 pressings came out in 1959, 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.
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Philips 409 044 AEPhilips ABE 10036
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 409044 1EA Side Label
AA 409044 2EB Side Label
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Philips 409 044 AEPhilips ABE 10036
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 409044 1E
AA 409044 2E
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Philips ABE 10036Philips 409 044 AE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
AA 409044▿1E=C3//670\4Side 1 Runout stamped
AA409044▿2E=C5//670\1Side 2 Runout stamped
AA 409044 1ESide 1 Label
AA 409044 2ESide 2 Label
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Philips 409 044 AEPhilips ABE 10036
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
AA 409044 1E = C3//670 4A Side Label
AA 409044 2E = C5//670 ICB Side Label
Netherlands
1959- Label and catalog number
- Philips 409 044 AE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Netherlands | Philips 409 044 AEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Philips 409 044 AE / Philips ABE 10036First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Philips 409 044 AE / Philips ABE 10036First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Philips ABE 10036 / Philips 409 044 AEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Philips 409 044 AE / Philips ABE 10036First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | US | Columbia Masterworks A-1869First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Spain | Philips 409 044 AE7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Coronet KGC 1017", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Coronet KGC 101 / Coronet KGC-1017", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Philips 409 044 AE / Philips 4090447", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Philips 409 044 AE7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | CBS EP 8.5037", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 409 044 AE7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Philips 409 044 AE / Philips ABE 100367", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ABolero (Beginning)
- BBolero (Conclusion)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bolero are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Bolero are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1959 and 1960.
When was Bolero first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Netherlands. One of them is Columbia Masterworks A-1869.
How do I tell if my copy of Bolero is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A-1869, 409 044 AE, ABE 10036) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZEP 31226 and ZEP 31227. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bolero 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.
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