US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Epic LC 3433
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEM 42913Label Side A
XEM 42914Label Side B
Felix Mendelssohn-BartholdyA Midsummer Night's Dream / Rosamunde
Vinyl pressings
A Midsummer Night's Dream / Rosamunde
by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy · 1958
14 pressings6 countriesRomanticClassical
A Midsummer Night's Dream / Rosamunde was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 A Midsummer Night's Dream / Rosamunde
1 pressing came out in 1958, 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 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Epic LC 3433First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1959 | Unknown | Epic LC 3433LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Epic BC 1023LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 733LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 733LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1974 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 733LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Philips 6527 056LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1981 | Canada | Philips 6527 056LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1986 | Europe | Philips 6527 056LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Philips SLP-9517LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 733LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 733LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Philips A 00475 LLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Philips A 00475 LLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Rosamunde
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Midsummer Night's Dream / Rosamunde are there?
14 vinyl pressings of A Midsummer Night's Dream / Rosamunde are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1958 and 1986.
When was A Midsummer Night's Dream / Rosamunde first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Epic LC 3433.
How do I tell if my copy of A Midsummer Night's Dream / Rosamunde is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LC 3433) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XEM 42913 and XEM 42914. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Midsummer Night's Dream / Rosamunde 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.
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