US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victrola VICS-1174
- Format
- LP
Morton Gould And His OrchestraPopular Classics
Vinyl pressings
Popular Classics
by Morton Gould And His Orchestra · 1966
12 pressings5 countriesClassicalRomanticImpressionistModern
Popular Classics was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Popular Classics
6 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 4 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victrola VICS-1174
- Format
- LP · Plum Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victrola VIC-1174
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victrola VICS-1174
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victrola ViCS-1174
- Format
- LP, Stereo
New Zealand
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victrola VICS-1174
- Format
- LP · Plum Label
- Runout / matrix
SVRS-6086-1SSide 1
SVRS-6087-1SSide 2
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | RCA Victrola VICS-1174First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | RCA Victrola ViCS-1174First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | New Zealand | RCA Victrola VICS-1174First yearLP | LP |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victrola VICS-1174First yearLP | LP |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victrola VICS-1174First yearLP | LP |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victrola VIC-1174First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Canada | Victrola Camden Classics VCCS-1174LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | RCA International (Camden) INTS.1015 / RCA International (Camden) INTS 1015LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | RCA International (Camden) INTS.1015 / RCA International (Camden) INTS 1015LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | UK | RCA CCV 5014 / Camden Classics Victrola CCV 5014LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Victrola VICS-1174LP | LP |
| ? | Australia | RCA Victrola VICS-1174LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Polovtsian Dances (From: "Prince Igor")11:30
- A2Clair De Lune5:25
- A3Minuet3:37
- A4Caprice Viennois4:55
- B1Andante Cantabile (From: Symphony No. 5)12:46
- B2Pizzicato Polka3:00
- B3Rêverie5:23
- B4Barcarolle (June) (No. 6 From "The Seasons," Op. 37a)5:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Popular Classics are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Popular Classics are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 1975.
When was Popular Classics first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is RCA Victrola VICS-1174.
How do I tell if my copy of Popular Classics is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VICS-1174, VIC-1174, ViCS-1174) 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 Popular Classics 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.