Germany
1954- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 18007 LPM
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
18007A Made in Germany 031216³ AN 30.7.52Runout groove, side A
18007B Made in Germany 031217³ AN 30.7.52Runout groove, side B
Charles GounodGrosse Ballettmusik Zu "Margarethe" / Sylvia-Ballettsuite
Vinyl pressings
Grosse Ballettmusik Zu "Margarethe" / Sylvia-Ballettsuite
by Charles Gounod · 1954
11 pressings5 countriesRomanticBalletClassical
Grosse Ballettmusik Zu "Margarethe" was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Grosse Ballettmusik Zu "Margarethe"
1 pressing came out in 1954, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 18007 LPMFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19026LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | France | E Collection 29 322LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | E Collection 29 322LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Italy | E Collection 29 322LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 19026 LPEMLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 19 026LP | LP |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 18.007LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 72104 LVMShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 19026 LPEMLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | Deutsche Grammophon LPM.18007LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Margarethe Grosse Balletmusik
- Sylvia Ballett-Suite
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Grosse Ballettmusik Zu "Margarethe" are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Grosse Ballettmusik Zu "Margarethe" are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1954 and 1964.
When was Grosse Ballettmusik Zu "Margarethe" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 18007 LPM.
How do I tell if my copy of Grosse Ballettmusik Zu "Margarethe" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 18007 LPM) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 18007A Made in Germany 031216³ AN 30.7.52 and 18007B Made in Germany 031217³ AN 30.7.52. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Grosse Ballettmusik Zu "Margarethe" 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.
