Israel
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SHZE 367
- Format
- LP, Album
Esther OfarimEsther
Vinyl pressings
Esther
by Esther Ofarim · 1972
13 pressings4 countriesVocalBalladPopFolk
Esther was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Esther
6 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Israel
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SHZE 367
- Format
- LP, Album
Israel
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SHZE 367
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SHZE 367A-2F QSide A
SHZE 367B-2F QSide B
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- HÖR ZU SHZE 367
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SHZE 367 A - 2runout, side A, stamped
SHZE 367 B - 2runout, side B, stamped
SHZE 367 Alabel, side A
SHZE 367 Blabel, side B
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- HÖR ZU SHZE 367
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SHZE 367 A - 2runout, side A, stamped
SHZE 367 B - 2runout, side B, stamped
SHZE 367 Alabel, side A
SHZE 367 Blabel, side B
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Hörzu Langspielplatte SHZE 367Columbia SHZE 367
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | HÖR ZU SHZE 367First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | HÖR ZU SHZE 367First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Israel | Columbia SHZE 367First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Israel | Columbia SHZE 367First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Israel | Columbia SHZE 367First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Hörzu Langspielplatte SHZE 367 / Columbia SHZE 367First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | ATR ATR 001 / ATR F 666 658LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | ATR ATR 001 / ATR ATR LP 001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | First Impression Music ATR LP 01-RLP, Album, Reissue, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Box Set |
| 2012 | US | First Impression Music ATR LP-01-LELP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Germany | ATR ATR LP 001LP, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Israel | Portrait SHZE 367LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Israel | Columbia SHZE 367LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1La Vezina Catina2:54
- A2Shirat Hanoded2:34
- A3La Scillitana2:03
- A4Leil Galil3:40
- A5Pamparapam2:22
- A6Pavane2:47
- B1Kinderspiele3:09
- B2Rataplan3:29
- B3El Rey Nimrod2:44
- B4Hayoo Laylot4:01
- B5Nique Nac No Muse2:21
- B6Una Matica De Rud3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Esther are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Esther are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1972 and 2024.
When was Esther first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Israel, Germany, Netherlands. One of them is Columbia SHZE 367.
How do I tell if my copy of Esther is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SHZE 367) 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 Esther 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.