US
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LSC-3204
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
ZRRS-4067-8S I MCA-Side Runout Etching
ZRRS-4068 1S I B4B-Side Runout Etching
ZRRS-4067A-Side Label
ZRRS-4068B-Side Label
Vinyl pressings
1812 Overture / Wellington's Victory
by The Philadelphia Orchestra · 1971
20 pressings14 countriesClassicalClassical
1812 Overture / Wellington's Victory was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 1812 Overture / Wellington's Victory
8 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 8 countries. 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LSB 4031
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Australia & New Zealand
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LSC-3204
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
ZRRS-4067 11SA-Side Runout Etching
ZRRS-4068 A1AB-Side Runout Etching
ZRRS-4067
ZRRS-4068
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LSC-3204
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
ZRRS-4067side A etched
ZRRS-4068.2side B etched
Europe
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LSB 4031RCA International LSB 4031
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZRRS-4067Label side A
ZRRS-4068Label side B
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LSB-4031
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZRRS-4067-A-Side Runout Etching
ZRRS-4068-B-Side Runout Etching
ZRRS-4067A-Side Label
ZRRS-4068B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Red Seal LSC-3204First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | Canada | RCA Red Seal LSC-3204First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | Europe | RCA Red Seal LSB 4031 / RCA International LSB 4031First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | RCA Red Seal LSB-4031First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | RCA Red Seal LSC-3204First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | South Africa | Paramount Records 36-515First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Red Seal LSB 4031First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | RCA Red Seal LSC-3204First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | France | RCA Red Seal FRL1 7212LP | LP |
| 1974 | Argentina | RCA Red Seal LSC-3204LP | LP |
| 1974 | Spain | RCA Red Seal LSC-3204LP | LP |
| 1978 | Japan | RCA 45R-7LP, 45 RPM, Stereo | LP, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | RCA VL 42374LP | LP |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | South Korea | Seoul Records SRCR-069 / RCA Red Seal LSC-3204LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Red Seal LSC-3204-G / RCA Red Seal LSC-3204LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal LSB 4031LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal LSB 4031 / RCA Red Seal 26.41132LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | RCA Red Seal SRA-2770LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | RCA Red Seal LSC-3204LP | LP |
| ? | US | RCA Red Seal LSC-3204LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1812 Overture, Op. 4916:39
- BWellington's Victory, Op. 9114:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 1812 Overture / Wellington's Victory are there?
20 vinyl pressings of 1812 Overture / Wellington's Victory are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1971 and 1988.
When was 1812 Overture / Wellington's Victory first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia & New Zealand, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Red Seal LSC-3204.
How do I tell if my copy of 1812 Overture / Wellington's Victory is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC-3204, LSB 4031, LSB-4031, 36-515) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZRRS-4067-8S I MC and ZRRS-4068 1S I B4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 1812 Overture / Wellington's Victory 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.
