Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal RVC-2001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
The Firebird
by Tomita · 1975
24 pressings13 countriesModern ClassicalElectronicClassical
The Firebird was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 The Firebird
4 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal RVC-2001RCA Red Seal ARL1-1312
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
〄Ⓑ RVC 2001A 115 ꔰ˙⊹ ∷ CA side runout, stamped
RVC 2001B 1 5 ②1ꔰꔰ⊹B side runout, stamped
(RVC-2001-A)①A side label
(RVC-2001-B)②B side label
Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal RVC-2001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
〄Ⓑ RVC 2001A 111 ꔰ˙ꔰꔰ N KRunout Side A
RVC 2001B 15②1ꔰRunout Side B
(RVC-2001-A)① (ARL1-1312)Label Side A
(RVC-2001-B)② (ARL1-1312)Label Side B
Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal RVC-2001
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | RCA Red Seal RVC-2001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | RCA Red Seal RVC-2001First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | RCA Red Seal RVC-2001 / RCA Red Seal ARL1-1312First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | RCA Red Seal RVC-2001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Australia | RCA Red Seal ARLI-1312 / RCA Red Seal ARL1 1312LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Red Seal ARL1 1312 / RCA Red Seal ARLI-1312LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | RCA Red Seal ARL1-1312LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | RCA Red Seal ARL1-1312 / RCA Red Seal ARL1 1312LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | RCA PPL1-8069 / RCA 26.21671LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | RCA ARL1-1312LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | RCA Red Seal R4C-2065LP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1976 | New Zealand | RCA ARL1-1312 / RCA ARL1 1312LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Philippines | RCA Red Seal ARL1-1312LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | RCA Red Seal ARL1-1312 / RCA ARL1-1312LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | RCA Red Seal ARL1-1312 / RCA ARL1-1312LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | UK & Europe | RCA Red Seal RL81312LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA PPL1-8069 / RCA 26.21671LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Gold Seal AGL1-7143LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Suite From "The Firebird" (ストラヴィンスキー 冨田 : バレエ組曲「火の鳥」
- B1Prelude To The Afternoon Of A Faun (ドビュッシー 冨田 : 牧神の午後への前奏曲
- B2A Night On Bald Mountain (ムソルグスキー 冨田 : 交響詩 「はげ山の一夜」
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Firebird are there?
24 vinyl pressings of The Firebird are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1975 and 1985.
When was The Firebird first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Japan. One of them is RCA Red Seal RVC-2001.
How do I tell if my copy of The Firebird is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RVC-2001) 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 The Firebird 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.
