US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Crossroads 22 16 0228
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XXSM111179-1ESide 1 stamped
XXSM111180-1FSide 2 stamped
Gioacchino RossiniFamous Overtures
Vinyl pressings
Famous Overtures
by Gioacchino Rossini · 1968
15 pressings6 countriesRomanticOperaOvertureOrchestra
Famous Overtures was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Famous Overtures
1 pressing came out in 1968, 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | UK | World Record Club T. 250 / World Record Club T 250LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1963 | UK | World Record Club ST. 250 / World Record Club T 250LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1964 | New Zealand | World Record Club TZ 202 / World Record Club TZ.202LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1964 | New Zealand | World Record Club STZ 202 / World Record Club STZ.202LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1964 | Australia | World Record Club FW-84 / World Record Club FW/84LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1964 | Australia | World Record Club SFW-84 / World Record Club FW/84LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1965 | UK | World Record Club T 250 / World Record Club T. 250LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club SFW-84 / World Record Club FW/84LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club FW-84 / World Record Club FW/84LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1966 | Australia | World Record Club SFW-84 / World Record Club FW/84LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1966 | Australia | World Record Club FW/84 / World Record Club FW-84LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1968 | US | Crossroads 22 16 0228First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Gloria GL 14 032LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Gloria SMGL 14 032LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Imperial IMP-30.074 / Imperial LP-30.074LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Force Of Destiny - Overture
- La Traviata
- A3The Barber Of Seville - Overture
- B1The Thieving Magpie - Overture
- B2William Tell - Overture
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Famous Overtures are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Famous Overtures are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 1968.
When was Famous Overtures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US. One of them is Crossroads 22 16 0228.
How do I tell if my copy of Famous Overtures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 22 16 0228) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XXSM111179-1E and XXSM111180-1F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Famous Overtures 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.
