US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Westminster XWN 18732
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
wXTV27190-1A 15Side 1 runout stamped
wXTV27189-1ASide 2 runout stamped
XTV 27190Side 1 label
XTV 27189Side 2 label
Gioacchino RossiniWilliam Tell Overture
Vinyl pressings
William Tell Overture
by Gioacchino Rossini · 1958
10 pressings4 countriesOperaOrchestraOvertureClassical
William Tell Overture 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 William Tell Overture
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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Westminster XWN 18732First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Heliodor 428 014LP, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | US | Sine Qua Non SQN-7748LP | LP |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Rifi Record Company MSC LP 60 040LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Westminster PWS 719LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Westminster PWN 338 / Artone Gramofoonplaten PWN 338LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Westminster XWN 18732LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Westminster WST 14031LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Music Guild Records MS-155LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Westminster WST 14031LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1William Tell Overture
- A2Thieving Magpie Overture
- B1Fra Diavolo Overture
- B2Zampa Overture
- B3Donna Diana Overture
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of William Tell Overture are there?
10 vinyl pressings of William Tell Overture are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 1975.
When was William Tell Overture first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Westminster XWN 18732.
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 XWN 18732) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, wXTV27190-1A 15 and wXTV27189-1A. 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.
