US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records SPC 21030
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8714-1LSide 1
ZAL-8715-2LSide 2
Stanley BlackGreat Rhapsodies For Orchestra
Vinyl pressings
Great Rhapsodies For Orchestra
by Stanley Black · 1969
14 pressings10 countriesModernRomanticImpressionistClassical
Great Rhapsodies For Orchestra was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Great Rhapsodies For Orchestra
2 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records SPC 21030London Records SMAS-92039
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Album · Gatefold
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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | US | London Records SPC 21030First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1969 | US | London Records SPC 21030 / London Records SMAS-92039First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Decca PFS 4.175 BLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Italy | Decca PFS 334175LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | South Korea | Decca PFS 4175LP | LP |
| 1970 | Spain | Decca PFS 4175 / Decca PFS. 4.175LP | LP |
| 1970 | UK | Decca PFS 4175 / Decca PFS.4175LP | LP |
| 1970 | UK | Decca PFS 334175LP | LP |
| 1972 | New Zealand | World Record Club STZ 1127 / World Record Club STZ.1127LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca PFS 4175LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SLK 16 874-PLP | LP |
| ? | Turkey | Decca PFS 4175 / Decca C L 336LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca PFS 4175LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records SPC 21030 / London Records SMAS 92039LP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Hungarian Rhapsody, No. 2
- A2Roumanian Rhapsody, No. 1
- B1Espana
- Rapsodie Espagnole
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Great Rhapsodies For Orchestra are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Great Rhapsodies For Orchestra are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1969 and 1972.
When was Great Rhapsodies For Orchestra first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US. One of them is London Records SPC 21030.
How do I tell if my copy of Great Rhapsodies For Orchestra is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPC 21030) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-8714-1L and ZAL-8715-2L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Great Rhapsodies For Orchestra 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.
