South Africa
1971- Label and catalog number
- RPM RPM 1056-S
- Format
- LP, Album
Mike HankinsonThe Classical Synthesizer
Vinyl pressings
The Classical Synthesizer
by Mike Hankinson · 1971
14 pressings7 countriesModern ClassicalExperimentalElectronicClassical
The Classical Synthesizer was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Classical Synthesizer
2 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
South Africa
1971- Label and catalog number
- Music For Pleasure MFP 54651
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | South Africa | RPM RPM 1056-SFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | South Africa | Music For Pleasure MFP 54651First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Westminster Gold WGS-8182LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Ad-Rhythm ARPS-8002LP | LP |
| 1972 | US | Westminster Gold WGS-8182LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Westminster Gold WGS-8182LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Westminster Gold WGS-8182LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Westminster Gold WGS-8182LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Westminster Gold WGS-8182 / ABC Westminster Gold WGS-8182LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | Australia | Interfusion L25008LP | LP |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Interfusion ITFL 1009LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | ABC Command LP-0072 / Mediterraneo LP-0072LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Interfusion ITFL-1009LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Westminster Gold WGS-8182 / ABC Westminster Gold WGS-8182LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Toccata And Fugue In D Minor7:00
- A2Variations: Mein Junges Leben Hat Ein End3:32
- A3Sonata In D Major2:44
- A4Sonata Rondo3:20
- B1Concerto In A Minor2:55
- B2Eine Kleine Nachtmusik K. 5253:36
- B3Italian Concerto3:36
- B4Moonlight Sonata4:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Classical Synthesizer are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Classical Synthesizer are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1976.
When was The Classical Synthesizer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in South Africa. One of them is RPM RPM 1056-S.
How do I tell if my copy of The Classical Synthesizer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RPM 1056-S, MFP 54651) 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 The Classical Synthesizer 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.