German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1958- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 5 20 116
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
204 223☆Runout side A
204 224☆Runout side B
204 223Label side A
204 224Label side B
Georges BizetDie Perlenfischer
Vinyl pressings
Die Perlenfischer
by Georges Bizet · 1958
12 pressings1 countryOperaRomanticClassical
Die Perlenfischer 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 Die Perlenfischer
2 pressings 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.
German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1958- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 5 20 116
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
204 223☆ DQ 1 10Runout side A
204 224☆ DQ WC 2 JRunout side B
204 223Label A
204 224Label B
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 116First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 116First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 1167", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 1167", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 1167", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1961 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 1167", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 1167", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1965 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 1167", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 1167", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 1167", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 1167", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 1167", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Die Perlenfischer
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Die Perlenfischer are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Die Perlenfischer are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1958 and 1966.
When was Die Perlenfischer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is ETERNA 5 20 116.
How do I tell if my copy of Die Perlenfischer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5 20 116) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 204 223☆ and 204 224☆. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Die Perlenfischer 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.
