Germany
June 1962- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 21 317 EPHPolydor 21 317
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
O F2 -/V + D 21 317-2 A Made in GermanySide A
O F2 -/V + B1 21 317-2 B Made in GermanySide B
Adolf GondrellDer Münchner Im Himmel
Vinyl pressings
Der Münchner Im Himmel
by Adolf Gondrell · 1962
18 pressings2 countriesMonologComedySpoken WordNon-Music
Der Münchner Im Himmel was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Der Münchner Im Himmel
1 pressing came out in 1962, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Germany | Polydor 21 317 EPH / Polydor EPH 21 3177", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Polydor 21 317 EPH / Polydor 21 317First year7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Polydor E 76 5887", 45 RPM, Club Edition, Reissue, Special Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | 7", 45 RPM, Club Edition, Reissue, Special Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1964 | Germany | Polydor 21 317 EPH / Polydor EPH 21 3177", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | Polydor 21 317 EPH / Polydor EPH 21 3177", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | Polydor 21 317 EPH / Polydor EPH 21 3177", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Polydor 21 317 EPH / Polydor EPH 21 3177", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Austria | Polydor 21 317 EPH / Polydor EPH 21 3177", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Polydor 21 317 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Austria | Polydor 21 317 EPH / Polydor EPH 21 3177", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 21 317 EPH / Polydor 21 3177", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 21 317 EPH / Polydor 21 3177", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 0015 0327", 45 RPM, Reissue, Special Edition | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Special Edition |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 21 317 EPH7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 21 317 EPH7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 21 317 EPH / Polydor 21 3177", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 21 3177", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 21 317 EPH / Polydor EPH 21 3177", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ADer Münchner Im Himmel
- BIn Der Elektrischen
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Der Münchner Im Himmel are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Der Münchner Im Himmel are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1962 and 1968.
When was Der Münchner Im Himmel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Germany. One of them is Polydor 21 317 EPH, released June 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Der Münchner Im Himmel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 21 317 EPH) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, O F2 -/V + D 21 317-2 A Made in Germany and O F2 -/V + B1 21 317-2 B Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Der Münchner Im Himmel 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.