South Africa
1969- Label and catalog number
- Ster MPS 150.040MPS-SABA MPS 150.040
- Format
- LP, Album
Eugen CiceroKlavierspielereien
Vinyl pressings
Klavierspielereien
by Eugen Cicero · 1969
12 pressings3 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Klavierspielereien was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Klavierspielereien
1 pressing came out in 1969, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | South Africa | Ster MPS 150.040 / MPS-SABA MPS 150.040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | MPS Records MPS 12005 ST / MPS Records 12005 STLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1971 | Germany | MPS Records CRM 683 / BASF CRM 683LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1971 | Germany | MPS Records 15 209 STLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | MPS Records UXP-75-P / BASF UXP-75-PLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | MPS Records ULS-1750-PLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 12005 ST / MPS Records 12005LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 21 20683-1 / BASF 21 20683-1LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 066 CRY 45 298 / MPS Records 15209LP, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| ? | Germany | Crystal 066 CRY 45 298LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 12005 ST / MPS Records 12005LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | MPS Records YZ-8-MPLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1I Got Rhythm3:22
- A2Rumänische Volksweisen4:56
- A3Summertime5:55
- A4What Kind Of Fool Am I7:14
- B1Bye, Bye Blackbird5:15
- B2Rumänisches Volkslied4:48
- B3My Foolish Heart6:50
- B4Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Klavierspielereien are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Klavierspielereien are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1969 and 1982.
When was Klavierspielereien first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in South Africa. One of them is Ster MPS 150.040.
How do I tell if my copy of Klavierspielereien is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MPS 150.040) 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 Klavierspielereien 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.
