South Africa
1971- Label and catalog number
- Harvest HARJ 5053
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Electric Light Orchestra10538 Overture
Vinyl pressings
10538 Overture
by Electric Light Orchestra · 1971
22 pressings14 countriesSymphonic RockFolk RockAcousticRock
10538 Overture was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 10538 Overture
1 pressing came out in 1971, 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 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | South Africa | Harvest HARJ 5053First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | Odeon SHAR 50537", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | France | Harvest 2C 006-05.1747", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Harvest 1 C 006-05 0857", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Harvest EOR-10175 / Odeon EOR-101757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Harvest 5C 006-050857", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Harvest 5C 006-050857", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Harvest HAR.50537", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Spain | Harvest 1 J 006-05.0857", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Harvest HAR 50537", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress |
| 1972 | US | United Artists Records 509147", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | US | United Artists Records 509147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | United Artists Records 509147", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | US | United Artists Records 509147", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1972 | Yugoslavia | Harvest shar-88602 / Jugoton shar-886027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | Harvest HAR 50537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A10538 Overture
- BFirst Movement (Jumping Biz)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 10538 Overture are there?
22 vinyl pressings of 10538 Overture are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was 10538 Overture first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in South Africa. One of them is Harvest HARJ 5053.
How do I tell if my copy of 10538 Overture is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HARJ 5053) 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 10538 Overture 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.
