US
October 1957- Label and catalog number
- Westminster XWN 18524
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XTV 25899Side 1 label
XTV 25900Side 2 label
Sir Adrian BoultOvertures Vol. 2
Vinyl pressings
Overtures Vol. 2
by Sir Adrian Boult · 1957
10 pressings4 countriesRomanticOvertureOrchestraClassical
Overtures Vol. 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Overtures Vol. 2
2 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year. 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Westminster W-LAB 7051
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XTV 25284
XTV 25285
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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Westminster W-LAB 7051First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Westminster XWN 18524First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Westminster WST 14009LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Pye Records GGS 14084LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GGC 4084 / Pye Golden Guinea Records GGC.4084LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGC 14084LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGC 14084LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | ABC Westminster Gold WGM-8304LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Music Hall 70712LP | LP |
| ? | Canada | Marble Arch Music MALS 944LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Le Corsaire, Op. 21
- A2Rob Roy
- B1Beatrice And Benedict
- B2King Lear, Op. 4
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Overtures Vol. 2 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Overtures Vol. 2 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 1974.
When was Overtures Vol. 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Westminster XWN 18524, released October 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Overtures Vol. 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XWN 18524, W-LAB 7051) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XTV 25899 and XTV 25900. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Overtures Vol. 2 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.