US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P 8506Capitol Records P-8506
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
P1-8506-D3 [anvil] -Runout side A
P2-8506-D6 [anvil] -Runout side B
Michael RabinMosaics
Vinyl pressings
Mosaics
by Michael Rabin · 1959
14 pressings6 countriesImpressionistModernRomanticClassical
Mosaics 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 Mosaics
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.
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SP 8506Capitol Records SP-8506
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SP 8506Capitol Records SP-8506
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P 8506Capitol Records P-8506
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
P1 8506 D5Machine Stamped
P2 8506 D9Machine Stamped
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P 8506Capitol Records P-8506
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SP 8506
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SP1-8506-D1 [anvil] -Runout side A
SP2-8506-D2 [anvil] -Runout side B
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 | Canada | Capitol Records P 8506 / Capitol Records P-8506First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | Capitol Records SP 8506First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | Capitol Records SP 8506 / Capitol Records SP-8506First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | Capitol Records P 8506 / Capitol Records P-8506First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records P 8506 / Capitol Records P-8506First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records SP 8506 / Capitol Records SP-8506First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Japan | Capitol Records CSC5043LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1962 | New Zealand | World Record Club TZ 172 / Capitol Records P 8506LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1962 | New Zealand | World Record Club STZ.172 / Capitol Records SP.8506LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1962 | Australia | World Record Club STE-274 / World Record Club TE 274LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1962 | Australia | World Record Club TE 274 / World Record Club TE-274LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1962 | Australia | World Record Club STE-274 / World Record Club TE 274LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1962 | Australia | World Record Club TE-274 / World Record Club TE 274LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | UK | Testament SP 8506 / Capitol Records SP 8506LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Nocturne, Op. 27
- A2Caprice In A Minor
- A3Jeunes Filles Au Jardin
- A4Etude In Thirds
- A5La Plus Que Lente
- A6Habanera
- B1La Capriceuse
- B2Sea-Shell
- B3Zapateado
- B4Piece En Forme De Habanera
- B5March ("Love For Three Oranges")
- B6Burleska
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mosaics are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Mosaics are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1959 and 2011.
When was Mosaics first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records P 8506.
How do I tell if my copy of Mosaics is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P 8506, SP 8506) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P1-8506-D3 [anvil] - and P2-8506-D6 [anvil] -. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mosaics 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.
