UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 6081Decca LXT.6081
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Shéhérazade / Nuits D'Été
by Régine Crespin · 1963
32 pressings11 countriesRomanticImpressionistArt SongOrchestra
Shéhérazade / Nuits D'Été was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Shéhérazade / Nuits D'Été
4 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6081Decca SXL.6081
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6055-1E N KT 1Runout side A - stamped
ZAL-6056-1E U 1Runout side B - stamped
ZAL.6055Matrix on label - side A
ZAL.6056Matrix on label - side B
Argentina
1963- Label and catalog number
- Discos London SLLC 17989
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Spain
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6081
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Argentina | Discos London SLLC 17989First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Spain | Decca SXL 6081First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Decca LXT 6081 / Decca LXT.6081First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Decca SXL 6081 / Decca SXL.6081First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Japan | London Records SLC 1311LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | London Records OS 25821LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Decca SXL 6081 / Decca SXL.6081LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Decca SXL 6081 / Decca SXL.6081LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | UK | Decca SXL 6081 / Decca SXL.6081LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | Decca JB 15LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Decca JB 15LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Decca JB 15LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Decca JB 15LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Decca JB 15LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | London Records GT 9247LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Decca 592038LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Decca 417 228-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | London Records 417 228-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | South Korea | Decca 417 228-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Germany | Speakers Corner Records SXL 6081LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 2012 | Germany | Speakers Corner Records SXL 6081LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 2114LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Decca 7023 / Decca 7.023 ALP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Decca 7023 / Decca 7.023LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Decca 592038LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Decca SXL 6081 / Decca SXL.6081LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Decca SXL 6.081 ALP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6081 / Decca SXL.6081LP, Album, Stereo, Repress | LP, Album, Stereo, Repress |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6081 / Decca SXL.6081LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6081LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6081 / Decca SXL.6081LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6081 / Decca SXL.6081LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Shéhérazade
- Nuits D'Été
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shéhérazade / Nuits D'Été are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Shéhérazade / Nuits D'Été are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1963 and 2012.
When was Shéhérazade / Nuits D'Été first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, Argentina, Spain. One of them is Decca LXT 6081.
How do I tell if my copy of Shéhérazade / Nuits D'Été is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 6081, SXL 6081, SLLC 17989) 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 Shéhérazade / Nuits D'Été 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.