UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 3779His Master's Voice oc 063 - 03 477
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2YEA 6538Side A (stamped)
2YEA 6539Side B (stamped)
Nikolai Rimsky-KorsakovScheherazade
Vinyl pressings
Scheherazade
by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov · 1979
13 pressings6 countriesRomanticClassical
Scheherazade was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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
3 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records SZ-37555
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
(Wakefield tulip logo) 36862 S-1-37555 G-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ESDSide 1 runout
(Wakefield tulip logo) 36862 #8 S-2-37555 G-2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ESDSide 2 runout
S-1-37555Side 1 label
S-2-37555Side 2 label
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-03477
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-03477First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 3779 / His Master's Voice oc 063 - 03 477First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | US | Angel Records SZ 537555LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1979 | US | Angel Records SZ-37555First yearLP | LP |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Angel Records EAC-80529LP | LP |
| 1980 | USSR | Мелодия C10 13805 06LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | USSR | Мелодия С10—13805-6LP | LP |
| 1980 | USSR | Мелодия С 10—13805-6LP | LP |
| 1980 | USSR | Мелодия С10—13805-6LP | LP |
| 1980 | USSR | Мелодия С 10—13805-6LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | EMI 1C 063-03 477LP | LP |
| ? | UK | EMI Eminence EMX 2096LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия C 10-13805-06LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Scheherazade - Symphonic Suite, Op.35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Scheherazade are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Scheherazade are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Scheherazade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, France. One of them is His Master's Voice ASD 3779.
How do I tell if my copy of Scheherazade is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ASD 3779, SZ-37555, 2C 069-03477) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2YEA 6538 and 2YEA 6539. 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.
