US
1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1732
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E,RP 0303 5SSide 1 runout
E,RP 0304 7SSide 2 runout
E1RP-0303Side 1 label
E1RP-0304Side 2 label
Nikolai Rimsky-KorsakovScheherazade
Vinyl pressings
Scheherazade
by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov · 1951
12 pressings5 countriesRomanticClassical
Scheherazade was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Scheherazade
6 pressings came out in 1951, the album's first year, in 2 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
1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal L16489
- Format
- LP
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1732
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E1RP-0303-1S I A1Side A stamped
E1RP -0304-1S I A1Side B stamped ["I" is horizontal]
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 1732
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Red
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1732
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E1RP-0303-10S I A1Side A stamped
E1RP -0304-13S I C1Side B stamped
E1RP-0303-5S I A1Side A stamped
E1RP -0304-5S A1Side B stamped
Canada
1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1732
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1732First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1732First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1951 | US | RCA Red Seal L16489First yearLP | LP |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1732First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 1732First year7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1732First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Spain | RCA 3L16033LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Spain | RCA 3L 16033LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Spain | RCA 3L 16033 / RCA 3L16033LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Reader's Digest SPS 13LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1339 / His Master's Voice ALP.1339LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | The Leopold Stokowski Society LS 12LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
Tracklist
- Scheherazade, Op. 35
- Band 1 – First Movement: The Sea And The Vessel Of Sinbad
- Band 2 – Second Movement: The Tale Of The Prince Kalender
- Band 1 – Third Movement: The Young Prince And The Young Princess
- Band 2 – Fourth Movement: Festival At Bagdad. The Sea. The Vessel Is Wrecked
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Scheherazade are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Scheherazade are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1951 and 1961.
When was Scheherazade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1732.
How do I tell if my copy of Scheherazade is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM 1732, L16489, WDM 1732) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E,RP 0303 5S and E,RP 0304 7S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Scheherazade 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.
