US
1927- Label and catalog number
- Victrola M 3
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album · Oakland Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6617ASide E runout
6617BSide F runout
Pyotr Ilyich TchaikovskyNutcracker Suite
Vinyl pressings
Nutcracker Suite
by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky · 1927
10 pressings7 countriesRomanticHolidayBalletClassical
Nutcracker Suite was first pressed on vinyl in 1927. 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 Nutcracker Suite
7 pressings came out in 1927, the album's first year, in 6 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
1927- Label and catalog number
- Victrola M 3
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album · Camden Pressing
- Runout / matrix
V.E. V 6615A 4Side A runout
V.E. 2T 6615A 4 5Side B runout
V.E. Z 6616A 2 4Side C runout
V.E. 2A 6616A 1 5Side D runout
UK
1927- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D 1214His Master's Voice D 1215
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
4-0988 / A36655ΔSide / Track A
4-0989 / A36656ΔSide / Track B
4-0978 / A36657ΔSide / Track C
4-0979 / A36669ΔSide / Track D
Canada
January 1927- Label and catalog number
- Victor 6615Victor 6616
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
Australia
1927- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D. 1214His Master's Voice D. 1215
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
4-0990 G A36670ΔSide E runout
4-0991 A A36671ΔSide F runout
4-0988Side A label
4-0989Side B label
Czechoslovakia
1927- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ES 240His Master's Voice ES 241
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
A36655ΔSide A runout
A36656ΔSide B runout
A36657ΔSide C runout
A36669ΔSide D runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1920s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | Australia | His Master's Voice D. 1214 / His Master's Voice D. 1215First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1927 | Czechoslovakia | His Master's Voice ES 240 / His Master's Voice ES 241First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1927 | Italy | Disco "Grammofono" A.W. 69 / Disco "Grammofono" A.W. 70First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1927 | UK | His Master's Voice D 1214 / His Master's Voice D 1215First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1927 | US | Victrola M 3First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1927 | US | Victrola M 3First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1927 | Canada | Victor 6615 / Victor 6616First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
1930s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | US | Victrola M 3Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue |
| 1932 | UK | His Master's Voice D 1214 / His Master's Voice D 1215Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Electrola E. J. 123Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- Nutcracker Suite
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nutcracker Suite are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Nutcracker Suite are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1927 and 1932.
When was Nutcracker Suite first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1927, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Victrola M 3.
How do I tell if my copy of Nutcracker Suite is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 3, D 1214, 6615, D. 1214) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6617A and 6617B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nutcracker Suite 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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