UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4177Decca PFS.4177
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Nikolai Rimsky-KorsakovThe Exotic Rimsky-Korsakov
Vinyl pressings
The Exotic Rimsky-Korsakov
by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov · 1968
15 pressings10 countriesRomanticClassical
The Exotic Rimsky-Korsakov was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Exotic Rimsky-Korsakov
1 pressing came out in 1968, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | UK | Decca PFS 4177 / Decca PFS.4177First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | London Records SPC 21033LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | London Records SPC 21033LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | Mexico | London Records SPC 21033LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK & US | London Records SPC 21033LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | London Records SPC 21033LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records SPC 21033LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Decca PFS-4177 / Decca PFS 4177LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Chile | London Records SLLC-40010LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | South Africa | Decca PFS 34177LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | Spain | Decca PFS 4177LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Decca PFS 4177 / Decca PFS.4177LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Spain | Decca PFS 4177LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Argentina | London Records 6688LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | London Records SPC 21033 / London Records SPC 21033 DJLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1The Flight Of The Bumble Bee (From "Tzar Sultan")1:23
- A2Hymn To The Sun (From "Le Coq D'or")4:56
- A3Wedding Cortege (From "Le Coq D'or")3:33
- A4Gypsy Song And Fandango (From "Capriccio Espagnol")6:21
- B1Song Of India (Chanson Hindou From "Sadko")4:28
- B2Dance Of The Tumblers (From "The Snow Maiden")3:46
- B3Hopak (From "May Night")2:11
- B4The Rose Enslaves The Nightingale (From "Oriental Romance")3:40
- B5The Procession Of The Nobles (From "Miada")3:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Exotic Rimsky-Korsakov are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Exotic Rimsky-Korsakov are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1968 and 1975.
When was The Exotic Rimsky-Korsakov first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in UK. One of them is Decca PFS 4177.
How do I tell if my copy of The Exotic Rimsky-Korsakov is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PFS 4177) 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 Exotic Rimsky-Korsakov 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.
