UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 443His Master's Voice ASD. 443
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YEA 527-3 (Stamped)Side A
2YEA 528-4 (Stamped)Side B
Sir Malcolm SargentEnglish Ballet Music
Vinyl pressings
English Ballet Music
by Sir Malcolm Sargent · 1961
14 pressings4 countriesRomanticClassical
English Ballet Music 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 English Ballet Music
4 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 2 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ALP 1873
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2XEA 1986-2NSide A
2XEA 1987-3NSide B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 35889
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 35889
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 443 / His Master's Voice ASD. 443First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1873First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Angel Records 35889First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Angel Records 35889First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | New Zealand | World Record Club TZ 256LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1962 | Australia | World Record Club SPE-719 / World Record Club PE 719LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1962 | Australia | World Record Club PE 719 / World Record Club PE-719LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1963 | Australia | World Record Club SPE-719 / World Record Club PE 719LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1964 | Australia | World Record Club SPE-719 / World Record Club PE 719LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1964 | Australia | World Record Club PE 719 / World Record Club PE-719LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club SPE-719 / World Record Club PE 719LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club PE 719 / World Record Club PE-719LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club PE 719 / World Record Club PE-719LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club SPE-719 / World Record Club PE 719LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- "The Perfect Fool" - Ballet Music, Op. 39
- "Façade"
- "Simple Symphony"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of English Ballet Music are there?
14 vinyl pressings of English Ballet Music are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1965.
When was English Ballet Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK, US. One of them is His Master's Voice ASD 443.
How do I tell if my copy of English Ballet Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ASD 443, ALP 1873, 35889) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2YEA 527-3 (Stamped) and 2YEA 528-4 (Stamped). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is English Ballet Music 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.