US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 843 SDCommand RS-843-S.D.
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RS - 843A-SDA-ISSrunout etching, side 1
RS-843SDB-ISSrunout etching, side 2
Rodgers & HammersteinCarousel
Vinyl pressings
Carousel
by Rodgers & Hammerstein · 1962
12 pressings6 countriesMusicalStage & Screen
Carousel was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Carousel
8 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 33-843Command RS 33.843
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RS-33-843 BA SIDE IA 1K JJrunout etching, side 1
RS-33-843 B SIDE IIB 1K JJrunout etching, side 2
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 843 SDCommand RS-843-S.D.
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 843 SDCommand RS 843-S.D.
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RS - 843A -SDA - ISS \\ P 17 SRSide A Runout
RS- 843 SDB - 4SS P17 \\Side B Runout
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 33-843
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Command RS 843 SDSparton RS 843 SD
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RS-843-SDA- P17 1-1-A-1111Side A runout
RS-843 SDB P17 1-1-B-11Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Command RS 843 SD / Sparton RS 843 SDFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | New Zealand | Command NDL 30,939First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Philippines | Command RS 33-843 / Command RS 33.843First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Command RS 843 SD / Command RS-843-S.D.First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Command RS 33-843First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | Command RS 33-843 / Command RS 33.843First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Command RS 843 SD / Command RS-843-S.D.First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Command RS 843 SD / Command RS 843-S.D.First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Pye Command PCLS 843LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Pye Command PCL 843LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Command RS 843 SD / Command RS 843-S.D.LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Universal Record Club SU-913 / Universal Record Club U-913LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Carousel Waltz3:45
- A2Mr. Snow4:27
- A3If I Loved You4:59
- A4June Is Bustin' Out All Over3:24
- A5When The Children Are Asleep3:59
- A6Blow High, Blow Low2:15
- B1Soliloquy6:28
- B2A Real Nice Clambake1:53
- B3Geraniums In The Winder (Stonecutters)2:48
- B4What's The Use Of Wonderin'3:43
- B5You'll Never Walk Alone1:47
- B6The Highest Judge Of All1:41
- B7Finale2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carousel are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Carousel are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1962 and 1972.
When was Carousel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada, New Zealand, Philippines. One of them is Command RS 843 SD.
How do I tell if my copy of Carousel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS 843 SD, RS 33-843, NDL 30,939) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RS - 843A-SDA-ISS and RS-843SDB-ISS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Carousel 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.
