UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips 802 893 LY
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Giovanni Battista PergolesiEighteenth Century Overtures
Vinyl pressings
Eighteenth Century Overtures
by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi · 1968
10 pressings6 countriesOperaBaroqueClassicalClassical
Eighteenth Century 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 Eighteenth Century Overtures
3 pressings 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.
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips SAL 3674Philips SAL.3674
- Format
- LP, Stereo
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips 802 893 LY
- Format
- LP, Stereo
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.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | UK | Philips 802 893 LYFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Philips SAL 3674 / Philips SAL.3674First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Philips 802 893 LYFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Argentina | Philips 5802893LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Philips 412 406-1LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 802.893 LYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 802 893 LYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 802 893 LYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 802 893 LYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Philips PHS 900-235LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1L'Olimpiade
- A2Il Pastor Fido
- A3Le Jugement De Midas
- A4Sinfonia In B
- B1Pygmalion
- B2Polifemo
- B3Oedipe A Colone
- B4La Chasse Du Jeune Henri
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eighteenth Century Overtures are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Eighteenth Century Overtures are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1968 and 1971.
When was Eighteenth Century Overtures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in UK. One of them is Philips 802 893 LY.
How do I tell if my copy of Eighteenth Century Overtures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 802 893 LY, SAL 3674) 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 Eighteenth Century 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.