UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 2305His Master's Voice ASD. 2305
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YEA.3108Matrix on label, side A
2YEA.3109Matrix on label, side B
Sir John BarbirolliEnglish Tone Pictures
Vinyl pressings
English Tone Pictures
by Sir John Barbirolli · 1967
16 pressings5 countriesModernNeo-RomanticClassical
English Tone Pictures was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 English Tone Pictures
4 pressings came out in 1967, 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ALP 2305His Master's Voice ALP. 2305
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2XEA 3108-1 M 2Stamped runout, side A
2XEA 3109-2 O 1Stamped runout, side B
2XEA.3108Matrix on label, side A
2XEA.3109Matrix on label, side B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 36415Angel Records S. 36415
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton
- Runout / matrix
2YEA-X-3108-B2 IAMSide A Runout
2YEA-X-3109-A3 IAMSide B Runout
2YEA-X-3108Side A Label
2YEA-X-3109Side B Label
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice OASD 2305
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YEA 3108 - 2Matrix on label, side A, Stamped
2YEA 3109 - 1 GMatrix on label, side B, Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | His Master's Voice OASD 2305First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | New Zealand | World Record Club STZ 856LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2305 / His Master's Voice ASD. 2305First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 2305 / His Master's Voice ALP. 2305First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Angel Records 36415 / Angel Records S. 36415First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Angel Records S 36415 / Angel Records S. 36415LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1975 | Australia | World Record Club R-01898 / World Record Club R 01898LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1976 | Australia | World Record Club R-01898 / World Record Club R 01898LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1977 | Australia | World Record Club R-01898 / World Record Club R 01898LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | His Master's Voice ESD 7092 / His Master's Voice 0C 053-07 279LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Angel Records S 36415LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | World Record Club WE 2196LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2305 / His Master's Voice ASD. 2305LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2305 / His Master's Voice ASD. 2305LP, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2305 / His Master's Voice ASD. 2305LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Angel Records S 36415 / Angel Records S. 36415LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1A London Overture
- A2Tintagel
- B1The Walk To The Paradise Garden
- B2“Irmelin” Prelude
- B3A Song Of Summer
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of English Tone Pictures are there?
16 vinyl pressings of English Tone Pictures are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1967 and 1980.
When was English Tone Pictures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, US, Australia. One of them is His Master's Voice ASD 2305.
How do I tell if my copy of English Tone Pictures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ASD 2305, ALP 2305, 36415, OASD 2305) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2YEA.3108 and 2YEA.3109. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is English Tone Pictures 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.
