Germany
1956- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 30 209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
3 2 2 0 9 A 53853 WIS C C 6 F Made In GermanyRunout A side
3 2 2 0 9 B 53854 WIS II B C 6 Z Made in GermanyRunout B side
Don Kosaken Chor Serge JaroffRussische Gesänge
Vinyl pressings
Russische Gesänge
by Don Kosaken Chor Serge Jaroff · 1956
13 pressings4 countriesClassicalFolkWorld& Country
Russische Gesänge was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Russische Gesänge
1 pressing came out in 1956, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 209First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 30 209 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon 30 2097", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 209 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 30 209 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 30 209 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 30 209 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 209 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 209 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 209 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 209 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 209 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon 30 2097", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 209 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon 30 2097", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 30 209 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Abendglocken
- A2Schwarze Augen
- B1Grünes Gras Und Kalinka
- B2Lezginka
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Russische Gesänge are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Russische Gesänge are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1956 and 1961.
When was Russische Gesänge first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 30 209.
How do I tell if my copy of Russische Gesänge is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 30 209) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 3 2 2 0 9 A 53853 WIS C C 6 F Made In Germany and 3 2 2 0 9 B 53854 WIS II B C 6 Z Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Russische Gesänge 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.