Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 136 463 SLPEM
- Format
- LP
Carl Maria von WeberOuvertüren
Vinyl pressings
Ouvertüren
by Carl Maria von Weber · 1964
20 pressings9 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Ouvertüren was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Ouvertüren
6 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 136 463 SLPEMDeutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 463
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 136463
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
℗1964 H71 Z 00 136463 = 6 A
℗1964 H71 Z 00 136463 = 0 B
Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 463
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Country unknown
1964- Label and catalog number
- Polyphon 2542 048-18
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
℗1964 D6 W 136463 - 3 A
℗1964 H71 Z 00 136463 = 0 B
France
1964- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 19 463
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
19463 A Ⓟ 1964 F4 BA-S A1 Made in GermanyRunout side A
19463 B Ⓟ 1964 F4 BA-S 2C Made in GermanyRunout side B
19 463 ALabel side A
19 463 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Unknown | Polyphon 2542 048-18First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 19 463First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 463 SLPEMFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 463 SLPEM / Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 463First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136463First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 463First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 463 SLPEMLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Unknown | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 136LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 136LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 136LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 136LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 25 35 136LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 25 35 136 / Deutsche Grammophon 57802LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1986 | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 7300XLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 136LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 136LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MGW 5236 / Deutsche Grammophon 2544 196LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 172 596 / Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 172 596LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 172 596 / Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 172 596LP | LP |
| ? | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB LP 213543 / Deutsche Grammophon 136463LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Ouvertüre Zur Oper "Oberon"
- A2Ouvertüre Zum Singspiel "Abu Hassan"
- A3Ouvertüre Zur Oper "Der Freischütz"
- B1Ouvertüre Zur Oper "Euryanthe"
- B2Ouvertüre Zum Romantischen Schauspiel "Preziosa"
- B3Jubel-Ouvertüre
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ouvertüren are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Ouvertüren are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1964 and 1986.
When was Ouvertüren first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Germany, France. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 136 463 SLPEM.
How do I tell if my copy of Ouvertüren is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 136 463 SLPEM, 136463, LPEM 19 463, 2542 048-18) 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 Ouvertüren 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.
