US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks MS 6958
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XXSM116113-1FEtched in deadwax Side A
XXSM116114-1EStamped in deadwax Side B
The Philadelphia OrchestraSabre Dance
Vinyl pressings
Sabre Dance
by The Philadelphia Orchestra · 1966
12 pressings5 countriesClassical
Sabre Dance was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Sabre Dance
5 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks ML 6358
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP 116111Matrix Side 1
XLP 116112Matrix Side 2
XXLP116111-1B cI oRunout stamped Side 1
XXLP116112-1A IIIII c ⊣ oRunout stamped Side 2 (Etched IIIII
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks MS 6958
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman
- Runout / matrix
oXXSM116113-1C pEtched in deadwax Side A
XXSM116114-1C pStamped in deadwax Side B
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks MS 6958
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks MS 6958
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XXSM116113-1ESide A runout, variant 1
XXSM116114-1ASide B runout, variant 1
o XXSM116113-1E ∴Side A runout, variant 2
c XXSM116114-1A ∴Side B runout, variant 2
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Columbia Masterworks MS 6958First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Columbia Masterworks MS 6958First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 6958First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 6358First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 6958First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | CBS SS 63127LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | USA & Canada | CBS ODA 5066 / Odyssey ODA 5066LP | LP |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS Masterworks SBR 235219 / CBS SBR-235219LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | CBS Harmony 30058LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 6958LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 6958LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia ML 6358LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Galop From "Masquerade Suite"2:35
- A2Dance Of The Rose Maidens From "Gayne Ballet"1:58
- A3Polka From "The Age Of Gold"2:01
- A4Polonaise From "Christmas Eve Suite"4:24
- A5Dance Of The Tumblers From "The Snow Maiden"3:25
- A6Troika From "Lieutenant Kije Suite"2:40
- A7Russian Sailors' Dance From "The Red Poppy"3:23
- B1Comedian's Galop From "The Comedians"1:33
- B2Gopak From "The Fair At Sorochinsk"1:44
- B3Sabre Dance From "Gayne Ballet"2:35
- B4Trepak From "The Nutcracker"1:12
- B5Polovetsian Dances From "Prince Igor"13:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sabre Dance are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Sabre Dance are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 1975.
When was Sabre Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada. One of them is Columbia Masterworks MS 6958.
How do I tell if my copy of Sabre Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MS 6958, ML 6358) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XXSM116113-1F and XXSM116114-1E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sabre Dance 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.
