Germany
1953- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 58 622
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
05252 LSN Made in Germany 5 8 6 2 2 A 13. 11. 53Runout side A
Carl ZellerDer Vogelhändler (Operetten-Querschnitt)
Vinyl pressings
Der Vogelhändler (Operetten-Querschnitt)
by Carl Zeller · 1953
22 pressings2 countriesOperettaClassical
Der Vogelhändler (Operetten-Querschnitt) was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Vogelhändler (Operetten-Querschnitt)
2 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
Germany
1953- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 58 622
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
05252 LSN Made in Germany 5 8 6 2 2 A 13. 11. 53 XSide A Runout
05253 LSN Made in Germany 5 8 6 2 2 B 13. 11. 53Side A Runout
58 622 ASide A Label
58 622 BSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Germany | Polydor 58 622First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Germany | Polydor 58 622First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Germany | Polydor 20 0467", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Germany | Polydor 20 046 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | Polydor 20046 EPH / Polydor EPH 20 0467", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | Polydor 20 046 EPH / Polydor 20 0467", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Polydor 20 046 EPH / Polydor EPH 20 0467", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Polydor 20 046 EPH / Polydor EPH 20 0467", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Polydor 20 046 EPH / Polydor EPH 20 0467", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 5-40-023 / AMIGA 5 40 0237", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Polydor 20 046 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Polydor 20 046 EPH / Polydor EPH 20 0467", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Polydor 20 046 EPH7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Polydor 20 046 EPH / Polydor EPH 20 0467", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 5-40-0237", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Polydor 20 046 EPH / Polydor 20 0467", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Polydor 20 046 EPH / Polydor 20 0467", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 5 40 0237", EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | Polydor 20046 / Polydor EPH 20 0467", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 5-40-023 / AMIGA 5 40 0237", 45 RPM, Mono, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Mono |
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 5 40 0237", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Polydor EPH 20 046 / Polydor 20 0467", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Der Vogelhändler (Querschnitt Durch Die Operette)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Der Vogelhändler (Operetten-Querschnitt) are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Der Vogelhändler (Operetten-Querschnitt) are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1953 and 1965.
When was Der Vogelhändler (Operetten-Querschnitt) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in Germany. One of them is Polydor 58 622.
How do I tell if my copy of Der Vogelhändler (Operetten-Querschnitt) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 58 622) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 05252 LSN Made in Germany 5 8 6 2 2 A 13. 11. 53. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Der Vogelhändler (Operetten-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.