Germany
1955- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 54 003 K
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Gebrüder GrimmHänsel Und Gretel
Vinyl pressings
Hänsel Und Gretel
by Gebrüder Grimm · 1955
10 pressings2 countriesRadioplayNon-MusicChildren's
Hänsel Und 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 Hänsel Und 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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Germany | Polydor 54 003 KFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Germany | Polydor 54 003 KShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1956 | Germany | Polydor 55 003 KN7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Polydor 55 003 KN7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Polydor 55 0037", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Germany | Polydor 55 003 KN7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | Polydor 55 003 KN7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | Polydor 55 003 KN7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Polydor 42367", 45 RPM, Club Edition, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono, Club edition | 7", 45 RPM, Club Edition, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Polydor KN 55 0037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHänsel Und Gretel
- BHänsel Und Gretel
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hänsel Und Gretel are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hänsel Und Gretel are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1955 and 1967.
When was Hänsel Und Gretel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in Germany. One of them is Polydor 54 003 K.
How do I tell if my copy of Hänsel Und Gretel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 54 003 K) 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 Hänsel Und 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.