UK
September 1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33SX1006
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Alceo GallieraOvertures
Vinyl pressings
Overtures
by Alceo Galliera · 1953
11 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
Overtures was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Overtures
2 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 35011
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | US | Angel Records 35011First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | UK | Columbia 33SX1006First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo LALP 333LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | World Record Club TE 217 / World Record Club TE-217LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1961 | France | Columbia SAXF 118LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | France | Columbia 33 FCX 801LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 2031LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Angel Records ANG. 35011LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | New Zealand | Columbia 33 MSX 1006 / Columbia 33MSX.1006LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Angel Records ANG.35011LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Angel Records 35011 / Angel Records ANG. 35011LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
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- A3La Cenerentola
- B1L'Italiana In Algeri
- B2La Scala Di Seta
- B3Guglielmo Tell
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Overtures are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Overtures are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1953 and 1966.
When was Overtures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in UK, US. One of them is Columbia 33SX1006, released September 1953.
How do I tell if my copy of Overtures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33SX1006, 35011) 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 Overtures 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.