Swan Lake (Ballet Suite)

World Record Club

calendar_today1959United Kingdom

“Front laminated sleeve. Sleeve: Made and printed in Great Britain Labels: Made in England The World Record Club Ltd. Recording first published 1959”

World Record Club

calendar_today1959United Kingdom

“Green label stereo version with "World Stereo" sticker on the sleeve front.”

World Record Club

calendar_today1959United Kingdom

“Reissue of the recordings previously issued by World Record Club as individual LPs”

World Record Club

calendar_todaySep 1959Australia

“Australian WRC pressing, sourced from original stampers and featuring unique sleeve art. The initial release was in mono only - the stereo version was first issued in June 1960. The World Record Club Pty. Ltd., 330 Flinders Lane, Melbourne”

World Record Club

calendar_today1960New Zealand

“WRC was established in New Zealand in March 1960 - as one of the club's flagship LPs, this would not have been far behind. The World Record Club (NZ) Ltd - Auckland - Wellington - Christchurch”

World Record Club

calendar_todayJun 1960Australia

“"Another World Record Treasure" Australian WRC pressing, sourced from original stampers and featuring unique sleeve art. The second WRC LP to be issued in stereo (TE 218 was the first), nine months after its first release in mono. Mono and stereo versions have same number on back of sleeve (TT 19) - the mono version has "TT-19" on beige 'strobe' label, while the stereo has "STT-19" on green 'strobe' label. The stereo was issued with a large "S" sticker on the front of the sleeve. The World Record Club Pty. Ltd., 330 Flinders Lane, Melbourne”

Wing Records

calendar_today1961United States

“US release, sleeve variation. See other Wing release listed here [r12315735]”

World Record Club

calendar_todayJul 1961United Kingdom

“The TP, rather than T, prefix, indicates a disc from the "bonus catalogue" - available for 30 bonus points (in the U.K., members accrued 10 points for each LP purchased above the annual minimum of four per year). Mono and stereo versions have identical sleeves with the same catalogue number - "TP 31". The mono version has "TP. 31" on its labels, while the stereo has "STP. 31". The stereo was issued with a large "S" sticker on the sleeve. Red globe label, without the "Finest on Record" text.”

CBS/Sony

calendar_today1962Japan

CBS

calendar_today1962Australia

“Blue CBS labels with black text”

Columbia Masterworks

calendar_today1962United States

“This Release Contains A 28-Page Booklet Bound Into Custom Cover. Release differs from that with same cat # in layout of center labels (see images).”

Columbia Masterworks

calendar_today1962United States

“This Release Contains A 28-Page Booklet Bound Into Custom Cover. An Affectionate View of Tchaikovsky's Greatest Ballet The Art Of "Swan Lake" A Detailed Retrospective With Rare Illustrations, And A Comprehensive Essay "Available on Regular - KL 5708"”

Wing Records

calendar_today1962United Kingdom

CBS

calendar_today1962Costa Rica

“Industria De Discos Centroamericana S.A.”

Allegro Records

calendar_today1962United Kingdom

“Record first Published in 1964”

Royale / Varsity

calendar_today1962United States

Columbia Masterworks

calendar_today1962Canada

“This Release Contains A 28-Page Booklet Bound Into Custom Cover.”

Imperial

calendar_today1962Netherlands

CBS

calendar_today1962United Kingdom

“On Labels: Made In England Recording First Published 1962”

Royale

calendar_today1962United States

CBS

calendar_today1962United Kingdom

CBS

calendar_today1962New Zealand

“"Made in N.Z. by a Registered user of the trademarks" on LP labels”

Columbia Masterworks

calendar_today1962Canada

Columbia Masterworks

calendar_today1962United States

“"Six Eye" Columbia gray label with font variation. Contains a 28-Page booklet bound Into the cover.”

CBS Masterworks

calendar_todayJul 1, 1991United States

“Recorded at Town Hall, Philadelphia, 1961. Total Playing Time: 52:24”

Weton-Wesgram

calendar_today2005Europe

The World Record Club Limited

calendar_today1962United Kingdom

Columbia

calendar_today1962United States

747

calendar_today1962Saudi Arabia

“Title, other than on the artwork, appears as: Swan Lake Ballet (Suite) The J-card, including 1 foldout panel, is printed on both sides.”

Columbia

calendar_today1964United States

World Tape Club

calendar_todayFeb 1967Australia

“Australian WRC reel featuring unique sleeve art. Offered in two speeds, 3¾ and 7½ inches per second - the packaging is identical, except for the text on the reel itself - "A" for 7½ inches per second, "B" for 3¾ inches per second. The first reel-to-reel issued by WRC - the album was a flagship release, and was used several times to lead off new formats (e.g. the S/2400 series LPs, 8-track cartridges). World Tape Club, a division of World Record Club: 299 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 177 Elizabeth Street, Sydney Newspaper House, 93 Queen Street, Brisbane 60 Pulteney Street, Adelaide Barnett's Buildings, Council Avenue, Perth”

World Tape Club

calendar_todayFeb 1967Australia

“Australian WRC reel featuring unique sleeve art. Offered in two speeds, 3¾ and 7½ inches per second - the packaging is identical, except for the text on the reel itself - "A" for 7½ inches per second, "B" for 3¾ inches per second. The first reel-to-reel issued by WRC - the album was a flagship release, and was used several times to lead off new formats (e.g. the S/2400 series LPs, 8-track cartridges). World Tape Club, a division of World Record Club: 299 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 177 Elizabeth Street, Sydney Newspaper House, 93 Queen Street, Brisbane 60 Pulteney Street, Adelaide Barnett's Buildings, Council Avenue, Perth”

World Tape Club

calendar_todayMar 1969Australia

“Second issue of Australian WRC reel, featuring unique sleeve art. New numbering system, surprisingly not giving this one the 8001-8002 first cab off the rank... Issued in black plastic box with clear plastic lid. Offered in two speeds, 3¾ and 7½ inches per second - the packaging is identical, except for stickers on the box and the reel (though these tend to drop off with age), to denote which speed it is. Issued again in March 1970 (variations unknown), and again in 1971 with different addresses. 299 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 177 Elizabeth Street, Sydney Newspaper House, 93 Queen Street, Brisbane Stafford House 23 Leigh Street, Adelaide 143 Barrack Street, Perth”

World Tape Club

calendar_todayMar 1969Australia

“Second issue of Australian WRC reel, featuring unique sleeve art. New numbering system, surprisingly not giving this one the 8001-8002 first cab off the rank... Issued in black plastic box with clear plastic lid. Offered in two speeds, 3¾ and 7½ inches per second - the packaging is identical, except for stickers on the box and the reel (though these tend to drop off with age), to denote which speed it is. Issued again in March 1970 (variations unknown), and again in 1971 with different addresses. 299 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 177 Elizabeth Street, Sydney Newspaper House, 93 Queen Street, Brisbane Stafford House 23 Leigh Street, Adelaide 143 Barrack Street, Perth”

World Cassette Club

calendar_today1970Australia

“"A W.R.C. (London) recording, relased exclusively in Australia by WORLD CASSETTE CLUB, a division of World Record Club." Late 1970 Australian WRC cassette edition featuring unique sleeve art. Early case design, with non-opening slip case, and lattice-work window on cassette case. 299 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 365 Camberwell Road, Hartwell 177 Elizabeth Street, Sydney 23 Leigh Street, Adelaide 143 Barrack Street, Perth”

World Cartridge Club

calendar_todayFeb 1970Australia

“Australian WRC 8-Track edition featuring unique sleeve art.”

World Tape Club

calendar_today1971Australia

“"A W.R.C. (London recording, released in Australia exclusively by World Tape Club, a division of World Record Club." Fourth (another edition was issued on March 1970) issue of Australian WRC reel, featuring unique sleeve art. Issued in black plastic box with clear plastic lid. Offered in two speeds, 3¾ and 7½ inches per second - the packaging is identical, except for stickers on the box and the reel (though these tend to drop off with age), to denote which speed it is. World Record Club: 299 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 365 Camberwell Road, Hartwell 177 Elizabeth Street, Sydney 23 Leigh Street, Adelaide Lwr. Ground Floor, 207 Murray Street, Perth”

World Tape Club

calendar_today1971Australia

“"A W.R.C. (London recording, released in Australia exclusively by World Tape Club, a division of World Record Club." Fourth (another edition was issued on March 1970) issue of Australian WRC reel, featuring unique sleeve art. Issued in black plastic box with clear plastic lid. Offered in two speeds, 3¾ and 7½ inches per second - the packaging is identical, except for stickers on the box and the reel (though these tend to drop off with age), to denote which speed it is. World Record Club: 299 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 365 Camberwell Road, Hartwell 177 Elizabeth Street, Sydney 23 Leigh Street, Adelaide Lwr. Ground Floor, 207 Murray Street, Perth”

Columbia

calendar_todayJun 1972United States

“Columbia Q8 8-Track Quadraphonic Tape Cartridge (C) 1972 Jon Mat Records, Inc.”

Odyssey

calendar_today1986United States