UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 618His Master's Voice ASD. 618
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YEA 996-1 L 1Side A runout
2YEA 997-1 O 1Side B runout
2YEA.996Side A label
2YEA.997Side B label
Yehudi MenuhinMenuhin Plays Romances
Vinyl pressings
Menuhin Plays Romances
by Yehudi Menuhin · 1965
19 pressings9 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
Menuhin Plays Romances was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Menuhin Plays Romances
6 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 3 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ALP 2070
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2XEA 264I-I5 R 1Side A runout
2XEA 2642-IN G 1Side B runout
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ALP 2070His Master's Voice ALP. 2070
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2XEA 2641-1S M 1Runout stamped side A
2XEA 2642-3N O 2Runout stamped side B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 618His Master's Voice ASD. 618
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YEA 996-1Side A runout
2YEA 997-1Side B runout
2YEA.996Side A label
2YEA.997Side B label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SP 8667
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SP1-8667-A1 <IAM>Runout side A
SP2-8667-A3 <IAM>Runout side B
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice OASD 618
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | His Master's Voice OASD 618First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 618 / His Master's Voice ASD. 618First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 2070First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 2070 / His Master's Voice ALP. 2070First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 618 / His Master's Voice ASD. 618First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Capitol Records SP 8667First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 047-00 250 / EMI Electrola 1C 047-00 250LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | His Master's Voice SXLP 30249LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | Classics For Pleasure CFP 40365LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | New Zealand | World Record Club WI 4846 / Classics For Pleasure WI 4846LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1984 | Mexico | Capitol Records SP 8667LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 047-00250 / Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 047-00250LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître C 053-00250LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître ASDF 847LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître FALP 847LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 047 - 00 250 / EMI ElectrolaLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Seraphim AA-5029LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Mozambique | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 053-00250LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 618LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Romance No 1 In G Major (Op. 40)
- A2Romance No 2 In F Major (Op. 50)
- A3Legende (Op. 17)
- B1Poeme (Op.25)
- B2Romance, Reverie Et Caprice (Op. 8)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Menuhin Plays Romances are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Menuhin Plays Romances are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1965 and 1985.
When was Menuhin Plays Romances first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, US, Australia. One of them is His Master's Voice ASD 618.
How do I tell if my copy of Menuhin Plays Romances is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ASD 618, ALP 2070, SP 8667, OASD 618) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2YEA 996-1 L 1 and 2YEA 997-1 O 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Menuhin Plays Romances 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.
