Italy
February 1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records FAP 1-8357Capitol Records FAP. 1-8357
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
F1-8357-D4 M3-182033Runout side A
F2-8357-D4 M3-182034Runout side B
The Hollywood Bowl Symphony OrchestraBolero
Vinyl pressings
Bolero
by The Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra · 1959
12 pressings6 countriesClassical
Bolero was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Bolero
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Italy | Capitol Records FAP 1-8357 / Capitol Records FAP. 1-8357First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Italy | Capitol Records FAP 1-83577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Capitol Records Fap 1-83577", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records K 41 1417", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records SMK 41 1417", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records K 41 141 / Capitol Records EAP 1-83577", Mono · Mono | 7", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Capitol Records QCL 1877", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records FAP 1-83577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records FAP 1-83577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records FAP1-83577" | 7" |
| ? | US | Capitol Records FAP1-83577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Capitol Records FAP 1-83577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABolero (Beginning)
- BBolero (Conclusion)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bolero are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Bolero are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1959 and 1962.
When was Bolero first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in Italy. One of them is Capitol Records FAP 1-8357, released February 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of Bolero is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FAP 1-8357) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F1-8357-D4 M3-182033 and F2-8357-D4 M3-182034. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bolero 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.
