US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Telarc DG-10041
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
1812 / Capriccio Italien / "Cossack Dance" From Mazeppa
by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky · 1979
18 pressings3 countriesRomanticClassical
1812 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 1812
6 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Telarc DG-10041
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
TELSS 10041-A-12 M-3 BL. #7 [EDP in oval] M3Side A runout
TELARC 10041 B-11 M-3 IAM RD #26 [EDP in oval] M3Side B runout
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Telarc DG-10041
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
TELSS 10041-A-2 TK2 SR/2 M1 Manufactured in Germany ❉Runout side A variant 1
TELSS 10041-B8 SR Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B variant 1
TELSS 10041 A II SR M-2 Manufactured in Germany ARunout side A variant 2
TELSS 10041 B8 M 3 SR Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B variant 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Telarc Digital DG-10041
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
TELSS 10041-A-12 M-2 BL 310 EDBVariant 1 Side 1 Etched; EDB stamped
TELARC 10041 B 15 4-S EDP M1Variant 1 Side 2 Etched; EDB stamped
TELSS 10041-A-12 M-1 B.L. R.D. RW EDBVariant 2 Side 1 Etched; EDB stamped
TELSS 10041 B-10 B.L.Variant 2 Side 2 Etched; EDB stamped
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- Telarc 20PC-2009Telarc DG-10041
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- Telarc DG-10041Telarc 10041
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Japan | Telarc 20PC-2009 / Telarc DG-10041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Telarc DG-10041 / Telarc 10041First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Telarc DG-10041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Telarc DG-10041LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | US | Telarc DG-10041First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Telarc DG-10041First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Telarc Digital DG-10041First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Taiwan | First Records SX-8018LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1982 | US | Telarc Digital DGQR-10041LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Limited |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | First Impression Music FIM LP005-RLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set · Limited |
| 2012 | US | First Impression Music FIM LP005-LELP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set · Limited |
| 2012 | US | First Impression Music FIM LP005-RLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2016 | US | Telarc TELARC-10041LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2018 | US | Telarc TEL00009LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Telarc Digital DG-10041 / Telarc Digital 10041LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Telarc Digital DG-10041LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Telarc DG-10041 / Telarc 10041LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Telarc DG-10041 / Telarc 10041LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A"1812" Overture, Op. 4915:34
- B1Capriccio Italien, Op. 4515:20
- B2Cossack Dance From Mazeppa4:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 1812 are there?
18 vinyl pressings of 1812 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1979 and 2018.
When was 1812 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Japan. One of them is Telarc DG-10041.
How do I tell if my copy of 1812 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DG-10041, 20PC-2009) 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 1812 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.
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