US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 56153
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
The VenturesSwan Lake
Vinyl pressings
Swan Lake
by The Ventures · 1970
10 pressings9 countriesSurfThemeRockStage & Screen
Swan Lake 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 Swan Lake
9 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 56153
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F. 56153
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 15 326
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LB-2798-S(X1933) MD 15326 A₁ Made in GermanyRunout A
LB-2799-S(X1934) TY.MD 15326 ARunout B
56 153 ALabel A
56 153 BLabel B
India
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LIB.56153
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LIB 56153A.T1
LIB 56153B.T1
New Zealand
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LYK-3555
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LYK 3553 A 229Side A runout
LYK 3555 B 230Side B runout
56153-ASide A label
56153-BSide B label
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Liberty F. 56153First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Liberty 15 326First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | India | Liberty LIB.56153First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Mexico | Liberty L 55084 / Musart L 55084First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Liberty LYK-3555First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Peru | Liberty LIB 02011 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Sweden | Liberty LBF 15326First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Liberty 56153First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Liberty 56153First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Venezuela | Liberty 5.0507" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ASwan Lake
- BExpo Seven-O
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swan Lake are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Swan Lake are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Swan Lake first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Canada, Germany, India and more. One of them is Liberty 56153.
How do I tell if my copy of Swan Lake is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 56153, F. 56153, 15 326, LIB.56153) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Swan Lake 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.
