UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SAX 2560
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Red Semicircle Labels
- Runout / matrix
YAX 1160-5stamped side A
YAX 1161-5stamped side B
Carlo Maria GiuliniOvertures
Vinyl pressings
Overtures
by Carlo Maria Giulini · 1965
14 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
Overtures was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Overtures
5 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33CX 1919
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX 2705-IS GA-Side Runout, Stamped
XAX 2706-IS GB-Side Runout, Stamped
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SAX 2560
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Red Semicircle Labels
- Runout / matrix
YAX 1160-5Side A
YAX 1161-4Side B
France
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SAXF1025
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Dowel Spine
- Runout / matrix
YAX 1160-5stamped side A
YAX 1161-5stamped side B
France
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FCX 1025
- Format
- LP, Mono
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | France | Columbia SAXF1025First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | France | Columbia FCX 1025First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia SAX 2560First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia 33CX 1919First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Columbia SAX 2560First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo ASDL 916LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | New Zealand | World Record Club STZ.326 / World Record Club TZ 326LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1968 | US | Seraphim S-60058LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | UK | His Master's Voice SXLP 30143 / His Master's Voice SXLP. 30143LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Italy | Warner Classics SAX 2560 / Audiophile Sound LP TVC 012LP, 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | LP, 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Columbia SAXO 2560LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Columbia SAXO 2560 / Columbia SAXO-2560LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 053-00590LP | LP |
| ? | US | Seraphim S-60058LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Overture To "La Cenerentola"
- A2Overture To "Tancredi"
- A3Overture To "La Gazza Ladra"
- B1Overture To "Semiramide"
- B2Overture To "Guglielmo Tell"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Overtures are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Overtures are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1965 and 2016.
When was Overtures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, France. One of them is Columbia SAX 2560.
How do I tell if my copy of Overtures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SAX 2560, 33CX 1919, SAXF1025, FCX 1025) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YAX 1160-5 and YAX 1161-5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Overtures 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.
