US
1955- Label and catalog number
- "X" LXA 1013
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
E4LP-7510Side A Label
E4LP-7511Side B Label
Engelbert HumperdinckHansel And Gretel: The Original Soundtrack
Vinyl pressings
Hansel And Gretel: The Original Soundtrack
by Engelbert Humperdinck · 1955
10 pressings4 countriesSoundtrackStoryMusicalChildren's
Hansel And Gretel was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Hansel And Gretel
1 pressing came out in 1955, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | US | "X" LXA 1013First yearLP | LP |
| 1959 | Canada | RCA Victor LBY-1024LP | LP |
| 1959 | US | RCA Victor LBY-1024LP | LP |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | RCA Camden CAL 1024LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | RCA Camden CAL 1024LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | RCA Camden CAS 1024(e)LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | RCA Camden CAS 1024(e) / RCA CAS 1024 (e)LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | RCA Camden CP 312 / Music For Leisure CP 312LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Camden CAL 1024LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | USA & Canada | Vik LX1013LP | LP |
Tracklist
- AHansel And Gretel (Part I)
- BHansel And Gretel (Part II)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hansel And Gretel are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hansel And Gretel are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1955 and 1969.
When was Hansel And Gretel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US. One of them is "X" LXA 1013.
How do I tell if my copy of Hansel And Gretel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXA 1013) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E4LP-7510 and E4LP-7511. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hansel And Gretel 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.