German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1960- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 20 147
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CO 0203 475 2 -17 1A1B GRunout side A
CO 0203 476 2 - 17 1A1BRunout side B
0 203 475Label side A
0 203 476Label side B
Carl Maria von WeberDer Freischütz (Querschnitt)
Vinyl pressings
Der Freischütz (Querschnitt)
by Carl Maria von Weber · 1960
14 pressings3 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Der Freischütz (Querschnitt) was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Freischütz (Querschnitt)
1 pressing came out in 1960, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 147First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 147LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 147LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 147LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 147LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 147LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 147LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 147LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 147LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 147LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | SCHOLA 8 75 004LP | LP |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Parnass 73 729LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Orbis 73 729LP | LP |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records AA-8501LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Der Freischütz (Querschnitt)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Der Freischütz (Querschnitt) are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Der Freischütz (Querschnitt) are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1960 and 1978.
When was Der Freischütz (Querschnitt) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is ETERNA 8 20 147.
How do I tell if my copy of Der Freischütz (Querschnitt) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8 20 147) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CO 0203 475 2 -17 1A1B G and CO 0203 476 2 - 17 1A1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Der Freischütz (Querschnitt) 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.
