UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2709 035
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Box Set
Carl Maria von WeberOberon
Vinyl pressings
Oberon
by Carl Maria von Weber · 1971
19 pressings8 countriesRomanticOperaClassical
Oberon was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Oberon
3 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2726 052
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2720 035
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
1 Ⓟ 1971 E71♢K M 00 2561 095 = 3 S 1Side A runout stamped
1 Ⓟ 1971 C71. ♢V M 00 2561 095 S2 11Side B runout stamped
1 Ⓟ 1971 C71 ♢V I 00 2561 096 = 2 S3Side C runout stamped
5 Ⓟ 1971 C71 ♢VK 00 2561 096 S4 24Side D runout stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 2726 052LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1971 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2726 052First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2720 035First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1971 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 035First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | World Record Club R-05821 / World Record Club R-05822LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | USSR | Мелодия 33 С 10 09441-4LP | LP |
Year unknown13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 097/9LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 66 400 / Deutsche Grammophon 66 401LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2720 035LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 419 038-1LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 035LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2726 052LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2720 035LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2726 052LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 035LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2726 052LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2709 035LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Deutsche Grammophon 2720.035LP, Reissue, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Box Set |
| ? | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2726 052LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Oberon
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oberon are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Oberon are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1971 and 1982.
When was Oberon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, France, Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2709 035.
How do I tell if my copy of Oberon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2709 035, 2726 052, 2720 035) 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 Oberon 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.
