UK
1928- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice C 1571His Master's Voice C 1572
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CR 2082IA△ R 5-0987 1C side runout
CR 2084I△ L 5-0971 3D side runout
5-0987C side label
5-0971D side label
The New Light Symphony OrchestraPeer Gynt Suite No 2, Op. 55
Vinyl pressings
Peer Gynt Suite No 2, Op. 55
by The New Light Symphony Orchestra · 1928
10 pressings4 countriesRomanticClassical
Peer Gynt Suite No 2, Op. 55 was first pressed on vinyl in 1928. 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 Peer Gynt Suite No 2, Op. 55
2 pressings came out in 1928, 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.
UK
1928- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice C 1571
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1920s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | UK | His Master's Voice C 1571 / His Master's Voice C 1572First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | UK | His Master's Voice C 1571First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1929 | UK | His Master's Voice C 1571 / His Master's Voice C 1572Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
1940s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | UK | His Master's Voice C.1571 / His Master's Voice C.1572Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Victor 9327 / Victor 9328Shellac, 12" | Shellac, 12" |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E. H. 234 / Electrola E. H. 235Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E. H. 234 / Electrola E. H. 235Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E. H. 234 / Electrola E.H. 235Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Victrola 9328Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Victor 9327Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- Peer Gynt Suite No. 2, Op. 55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Peer Gynt Suite No 2, Op. 55 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Peer Gynt Suite No 2, Op. 55 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1928 and 1942.
When was Peer Gynt Suite No 2, Op. 55 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1928, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice C 1571.
How do I tell if my copy of Peer Gynt Suite No 2, Op. 55 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C 1571) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CR 2082IA△ R 5-0987 1 and CR 2084I△ L 5-0971 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Peer Gynt Suite No 2, Op. 55 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.