US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Urania Records URLP 7029
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XTV 15693A
XTV 15694B
Carl Maria von WeberAbu Hassan
Vinyl pressings
Abu Hassan
by Carl Maria von Weber · 1951
15 pressings4 countriesOperaClassical
Abu Hassan was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Abu Hassan
1 pressing came out in 1951, 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | Urania Records URLP 7029First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | UK | A•R•C Records FDY 2065LP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1963 | UK | Fidelity ARC records FDY 2065LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Urania Records UR 7029LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Switzerland | Classic Platten Club Zürich 11 / Saga XID 5055LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1966 | UK | Saga FDY 2065 / Saga STFID 2065LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Saga FDY 2065 / Saga Fid STFID 2065LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Saga FDY 2065 / Saga STFID 2065LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Urania Records US 57029LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | US | Varèse Sarabande VC 81093LP, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Symphony Record Club SC1006LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | The Opera Society OP.110", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album |
| ? | UK | Saga XID 5055LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | The Classics Club 1DBLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | UK | The Classics Club 10810", LP, Mono · Mono | 10", LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Abu Hassan
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Abu Hassan are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Abu Hassan are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1951 and 1979.
When was Abu Hassan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US. One of them is Urania Records URLP 7029.
How do I tell if my copy of Abu Hassan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use URLP 7029) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XTV 15693 and XTV 15694. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Abu Hassan 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.
