US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SO-761
- Format
- LP, Album · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
OS1-761-W1 <IAM>Side 1 runout
OS2-761-X2 <IAM>Side 2 runout
SO1-761Side 1 label
SO2-761Side 2 label
Stephen SondheimFollies
Vinyl pressings
Follies
by Stephen Sondheim · 1970
14 pressings3 countriesMusicalStage & Screen
Follies was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Follies
2 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SO-761
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SO (OS crossed out) -1-761-W3 #2 --<Side 1 runout
SO-2-761-W6 #3 --<Side 2 runout
SO1-761Side 1 label
SO2-761Side 2 label
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records SO-761First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records SO-761First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Unknown | Capitol Records CRP 1002LP, Promo, Sampler, White Label, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Sampler, White Label, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Canada | Capitol Records SO-761LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records SO-761LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records SO-761LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records SO-8-0761LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records SO-761LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records SO-761LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | UK | Capitol Records EMS 1250 / Capitol Records 26 1312 1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Capitol Records SO-761LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Capitol Records SO-761LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SO-761LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SO-761LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Prologue -- Beautiful Girls4:26
- A2Don't Look At Me1:47
- A3Waiting For The Girls Upstairs5:29
- A4Ah, Paris! -- Broadway Baby3:15
- A5The Road You Didn't Take2:40
- A6In Buddy's Eyes2:32
- A7Who's That Woman?3:32
- A8I'm Still Here1:19
- B1Too Many Mornings4:22
- B2The Right Girl4:27
- B3Could I Leave You?3:02
- B4You're Gonna Love Tomorrow -- Love Will See Us Through3:39
- B5The God-Why-Don't-You-Love-Me Blues3:03
- B6Losing My Mind3:40
- B7The Story Of Lucy And Jessie1:50
- B8Live, Laugh, Love -- Finale3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Follies are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Follies are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1970 and 1987.
When was Follies first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US. One of them is Capitol Records SO-761.
How do I tell if my copy of Follies is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SO-761) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OS1-761-W1 <IAM> and OS2-761-X2 <IAM>. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Follies 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.