Italy
1988- Label and catalog number
- Media Records MR 523
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
49ersDie Walküre
Vinyl pressings
Die Walküre
by 49ers · 1988
15 pressings8 countriesItalo HouseElectronic
Die Walküre was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Die Walküre
11 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 6 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.
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Airplay Records 8917Carrere 8917
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
8917/1Label Side A
8917/2Label Side B
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 14522Airplay Records 14.522
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
[SNA logo] Ʈ 14521̷ 2 ARunout side A
[SNA logo] Ʈ 14521̷ 2 BRunout side B
14522/1On label side A
14522/2On label side B
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 14.522Airplay Records 14522
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[SNA Logo (Small circular stamp)] Ʈ 1452A̶̶̶2/AEtched runout side A
[SNA Logo (Small circular stamp)] Ʈ 1452A̶̶̶2/BEtched runout side B
14522/1Label side A
14522/2Label side B
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Airplay Records 8917Carrere 8917
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Airplay Records 8.917Carrere 8.917
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | France | Airplay Records 8917 / Carrere 8917First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | France | Carrere 14522 / Airplay Records 14.522First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | Carrere 14.522 / Airplay Records 14522First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | Airplay Records 8917 / Carrere 8917First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | France | Airplay Records 8.917 / Carrere 8.917First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Germany | ZYX Records 5884 / ZYX Records ZYX 5884First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Italy | Media Records MR 523First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Scandinavia | Beat Box BB 7181First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Spain | D.J. Connection DJ-A10First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8181First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8181First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Greece | Sakkaris Records SR 857912", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Italy | Media Records MR 52312", 45 RPM, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Repress |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6354-1212", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music 1101767 / Dureco 11017677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADie Walküre6:30
- BDie Walküre (Instrumental)4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Die Walküre are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Die Walküre are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1988 and 1990.
When was Die Walküre first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Italy, France, Germany, Scandinavia and more. One of them is Media Records MR 523.
How do I tell if my copy of Die Walküre is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MR 523, 8917, 14522, 14.522) 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 Die Walküre 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.
