US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 35681
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX-1699-A5"Side A, Stamped
XAX-1700-T6Side B, Stamped
Sir William WaltonBelshazzar's Feast
Vinyl pressings
Belshazzar's Feast
by Sir William Walton · 1958
22 pressings5 countriesModernClassical
Belshazzar's Feast was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Belshazzar's Feast
2 pressings came out in 1958, 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 35681
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Angel Records 35681First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Angel Records 35681First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Columbia 33CX 1679LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Angel Records 35681LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Angel Records S 35681LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | Columbia SAX 2319LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | Columbia SAX 2319LP, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | World Record Club R-04178 / World Record Club R 04178LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | World Record Club R-04178 / World Record Club R 04178LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | Canada | Angel Records 35681LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | New Zealand | Columbia SAXM 2319LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| ? | New Zealand | Columbia 33MCX 1679LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Columbia SAX 2319LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice SXLP 30236 / His Master's Voice OC 053-00 492LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Columbia SAX 2319LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Columbia SAX 2319LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice SXLP 30236 / His Master's Voice OC 053-00 492LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Columbia SAX 2319LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Angel Records 35681LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Angel Records S 35681LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Angel Records S 35681LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Angel Records S 35681LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABelshazzar's Feast (Part 1)
- B1Belshazzar's Feast (Conclusion)
- Partita For Orchestra
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Belshazzar's Feast are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Belshazzar's Feast are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1958 and 1977.
When was Belshazzar's Feast first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Angel Records 35681.
How do I tell if my copy of Belshazzar's Feast is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 35681) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XAX-1699-A5" and XAX-1700-T6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Belshazzar's Feast 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.