Germany
July 1960- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 211
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
(Side A): 19 211-4 A
(Side B): 19 211-3 B
Charles GounodOpern-Ballette
Vinyl pressings
Opern-Ballette
by Charles Gounod · 1960
16 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
Opern-Ballette was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Opern-Ballette
3 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 136 211 SLPEM
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
South Africa
July 1960- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 211
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
(Side A): 19 211-4 A
(Side B): 19 211-3 B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 211 SLPEMFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 211First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | South Africa | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 211First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 211LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 211 SLPEMLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 211 SLPEMLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 211 SLPEMLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 211 SLPEMLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Philippines | Deutsche Grammophon 136 211 10 SLPEMLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Heliodor 2548 133LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 136 211LP | LP |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 19211LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Heliodor 136 211 / Heliodor 2548 133LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 211 SLPEMLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | Deutsche Grammophon DGM 19211LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Heliodor 2548 133LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
Tracklist
- "Margarethe" (Faust)
- A1Grosse Ballettmusik: 1. Allegretto (Mouvement De Valse) · 2. Adagio · 3. Allegretto · 4. Moderato Maestoso · 5. Moderato Con Moto · 6. Allegretto · 7. Allegro Vivo
- A2Faust-Walzer
- -
- A3"Othello": Ballabile - Canzona Araba - Invocazione Di Allah - Canzone Greca - La Muranese - Canto Guerriero
- B1"Aida": Danza Di Piccolo Schiavi Mori · Danza Sacra Delle Sacerdotesse · Ballabile
- B2"La Gioconda" - Tanz Der Stunden (Danza Delle Ore): Le Ore Dell' Aurora · Danza Delle Ore Del Meriggio · Sorono Le Ore Della Sera · Andante Poco Mosso · Allegro Vivacissimo
- "Eugen Onegin"
- B3Walzer
- B4Polonaise
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Opern-Ballette are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Opern-Ballette are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1960 and 1973.
When was Opern-Ballette first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in Germany, South Africa. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 211, released July 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of Opern-Ballette is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPEM 19 211, 136 211 SLPEM) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (Side A): 19 211-4 A and (Side B): 19 211-3 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Opern-Ballette 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.
