US
December 1940- Label and catalog number
- Victor Red Seal M 717
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album · Camden Pressing
Paul DukasThe Sorcerer's Apprentice (Scherzo For Orchestra)
Vinyl pressings
The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Scherzo For Orchestra)
by Paul Dukas · 1940
13 pressings5 countriesRomanticClassical
The Sorcerer's Apprentice was first pressed on vinyl in 1940. 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 Sorcerer's Apprentice
2 pressings came out in 1940, 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.
US
December 1940- Label and catalog number
- Victor Red Seal M 717
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album · Indianapolis Pressing
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.
1940s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | US | Victor Red Seal M 717First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1940 | US | Victor Red Seal M 717First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1941 | Australia | His Master's Voice D.B.3533 / His Master's Voice D.B.3534Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1942 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.3533 / His Master's Voice D.B.3534Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1942 | US | Victor Red Seal DM 717Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1943 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.3533 / His Master's Voice D.B.3534Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor Red Seal DM 717Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1946 | Canada | Victor DM-717Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue |
| 1946 | Canada | Victor 17501Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal DM 717Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice D.B.3533Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice D.B.3534Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | His Master's Voice DB 3533 / His Master's Voice DB 3534Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
Tracklist
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice = L'Apprenti Sorrier (Scherzo For Orchestra)
- DIvan The Terrible: Prelude To Act III4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Sorcerer's Apprentice are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Sorcerer's Apprentice are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1940 and 1946.
When was The Sorcerer's Apprentice first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1940, in US. One of them is Victor Red Seal M 717, released December 1940.
How do I tell if my copy of The Sorcerer's Apprentice is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 717) 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 Sorcerer's Apprentice 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.