US
1953- Label and catalog number
- London Records LD-9032
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono
Eduard van BeinumWilliam Tell & Semiramide Overtures
Vinyl pressings
William Tell & Semiramide Overtures
by Eduard van Beinum · 1953
10 pressings6 countriesClassical
William Tell & Semiramide Overtures 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 William Tell & Semiramide Overtures
4 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- London Records LD-9032London Records LD.9032
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA TRL63-2B BU CT 2Runout, side A, etched
CA TRL 64-3B A1 2 CTRunout, side B, etched
TRL.63Label side A
TRL.64Label side B
UK
August 1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca LW 5039Decca LW.5039
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA TRL 64-3B N BN CT 2Runout side A
CA TRL 63-2B BI CT 2Runout side B
TRL.64Label side A
TRL.63Label side B
Canada
1953- Label and catalog number
- London Records LD-9032London Records LD 9032
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA TBL63-2B 9032Runout Side A {stamped}
CA TBL64-3B 9032Runout Side B {stamped}
TBL-63Label Side A
TBL-64Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Canada | London Records LD-9032 / London Records LD 9032First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | London Records LD-9032First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | London Records LD-9032 / London Records LD.9032First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | UK | Decca LW 5039 / Decca LW.5039First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Germany | Decca LW 5039LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | Decca LW 5039 / Decca LW.503910", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1957 | UK | Decca LW 5039 / Decca LW.503910" | 10" |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca LW 5039LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Decca LW 503910", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | London Records MP-9LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
Tracklist
- AWilliam Tell Overture
- BSemiramide Overture
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of William Tell & Semiramide Overtures are there?
10 vinyl pressings of William Tell & Semiramide Overtures are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1953 and 1957.
When was William Tell & Semiramide Overtures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is London Records LD-9032.
How do I tell if my copy of William Tell & Semiramide Overtures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LD-9032, LW 5039) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is William Tell & Semiramide 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.