UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 6077Decca LXT.6077
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-5999-3KSide 1, stamped
ARL-6000-4KSide 2, stamped
Birgit NilssonBirgit Nilsson Sings German Opera
Vinyl pressings
Birgit Nilsson Sings German Opera
by Birgit Nilsson · 1963
12 pressings6 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Birgit Nilsson Sings German Opera was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Birgit Nilsson Sings German Opera
3 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records OS 25807, OS.25807
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
N ZAL.999upside down on label right side, side A
N ZAL 6000upside down on label right side, side B
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records 5807
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-5999-3KSide 1, stamped
ARL-6000-4KSide 2, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | London Records 5807First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Decca LXT 6077 / Decca LXT.6077First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | London Records OS 25807, OS.25807First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Decca SXL 6077 / Decca SXL.6077LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 607LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | phonoclub 8 20 607 / ETERNA 8 20 607LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 607LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Argentina | London Records SLLC-18118LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 21078-BLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SMD 1200LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6077 / Decca SXL.6077LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6077 / Decca SXL.6077LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Dich Teure Halle
- A2Ozean Du Ungeheuer
- A3Der Männer Sippe
- A4Du Bist Der Lenz
- B1Einsam In Trüben Tagen
- B2Leise, Leise
- B3Abscheulicher!
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Birgit Nilsson Sings German Opera are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Birgit Nilsson Sings German Opera are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 1971.
When was Birgit Nilsson Sings German Opera first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, US, Canada. One of them is Decca LXT 6077.
How do I tell if my copy of Birgit Nilsson Sings German Opera is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 6077, OS 25807, OS.25807, 5807) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL-5999-3K and ARL-6000-4K. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Birgit Nilsson Sings German Opera 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.