UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ALP 1848His Master's Voice ALP.1848
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Rafael KubelikPolovtsian Dances , Etc.
Vinyl pressings
Polovtsian Dances , Etc.
by Rafael Kubelik · 1961
10 pressings5 countriesRomanticClassical
Polovtsian Dances , Etc. was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Polovtsian Dances , Etc.
5 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 4 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records G 7249
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
GX1-7249-D1Side 1 stamped
GX-2-7249-D3Side 2 stamped
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SG 7249
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Capitol Full Dimensional Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GX1-7249-D1Side 1 stamped
GX-2-7249-D3Side 2 stamped
Australia
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ALP 1848His Master's Voice ALP.1848
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SG 7249
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
& SGX-1-7249-D1" ² [anvil logo]Side 1 stamped
& SGX2-7249-D1 [anvil logo]Side 2 stamped
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | His Master's Voice ALP 1848 / His Master's Voice ALP.1848First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | Capitol Records SG 7249First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1848 / His Master's Voice ALP.1848First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Capitol Records G 7249First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Capitol Records SG 7249First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Chile | Angel Records 3SACX-47352LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 422LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Classics For Pleasure CFP 41 4477 1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Seraphim S-60106LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Seraphim S-60106LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Polovtsian Dances ('Prince Igor' Act 2)
- Symphony No. 2 In B Minor
- A21st Movement: Allegro Moderato
- B12nd Movement: Scherzo (Prestissimo)
- B2(a)3rd Movement: Andante
- B2(b)4th Movement: Finale (Allegro)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Polovtsian Dances , Etc. are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Polovtsian Dances , Etc. are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 1964.
When was Polovtsian Dances , Etc. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK, US, Australia, Canada. One of them is His Master's Voice ALP 1848.
How do I tell if my copy of Polovtsian Dances , Etc. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALP 1848, G 7249, SG 7249) 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 Polovtsian Dances , Etc. 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.