UK
1939- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.A.1695
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Gioacchino RossiniWilliam Tell Overture
Vinyl pressings
William Tell Overture
by Gioacchino Rossini · 1939
16 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
William Tell Overture was first pressed on vinyl in 1939. 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 William Tell Overture
3 pressings came out in 1939, 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.
UK
1939- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.A.1696
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OA 032816◊Side A stamped runout
OA 032817◊Side B stamped runout
OA.032816Side A label
OA.032817Side B label
UK
1939- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.A.1696
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OA 032816◊Side A stamped runout
OA 032817◊Side B stamped runout
OA.032816Side A label
OA.032817Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | UK | His Master's Voice D.A.1695First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | UK | His Master's Voice D.A.1696First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1939 | UK | His Master's Voice D.A.1696First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1940s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | France | Disque "Gramophone" DA-1695Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | France | Disque "Gramophone" DA-1696Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1942 | US | Victor Red Seal DM-605Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor Red Seal DM-605Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1949 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 6057", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set · Colored vinyl |
| 1949 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 6057", 45 RPM, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice D.A.1696Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice D.A.1695Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal DM-605Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone DA 1696Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone DA 1695Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Victor Red Seal M 605Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | USSR | Апрелевский Завод 16135 / Апрелевский Завод 1613610", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- William Tell Overture
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of William Tell Overture are there?
16 vinyl pressings of William Tell Overture are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1939 and 1949.
When was William Tell Overture first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1939, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice D.A.1695.
How do I tell if my copy of William Tell Overture is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D.A.1695, D.A.1696) 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 William Tell Overture 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.
