Germany
August 1954- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 19013 LPEM
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Made in GermanyRunout both sides
Carl Maria von WeberAus »Der Freischütz«
Vinyl pressings
Aus »Der Freischütz«
by Carl Maria von Weber · 1954
12 pressings3 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Aus »Der Freischütz« was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Aus »Der Freischütz«
1 pressing came out in 1954, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 19013 LPEMFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 013LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 013LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19013LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 013LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Germany | Heliodor 89 537LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19013LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | Heliodor 89 537LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Heliodor H 25016LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Heliodor H 25016 / Heliodor H-25016LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Heliodor HS-25016LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca DL 9896LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Aus „Der Freischütz“
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aus »Der Freischütz« are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Aus »Der Freischütz« are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1954 and 1965.
When was Aus »Der Freischütz« first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 19013 LPEM, released August 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of Aus »Der Freischütz« is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 19013 LPEM) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Aus »Der Freischütz« 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.
