German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1966- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 20 427
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C6Runouts
0 203 1237Label side A
0 203 1238Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Brecht Weill
by Gisela May · 1966
20 pressings3 countriesModernClassicalStage & Screen
Brecht Weill was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Brecht Weill
3 pressings came out in 1966, 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)
1966- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 25 427
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1966- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 20 427
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Russian Labels
- Runout / matrix
0 203 1237Label side A
0 203 1238Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 427First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 427First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 427First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 427LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 427LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 427LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 13 1068 / Gramofonový Klub 1 13 1068LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1971 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 0 13 1068 / Gramofonový Klub 0 13 1068LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1972 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 427LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1973 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 427LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1973 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Not On Label 8 25 427LP, Repress, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Repress, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1974 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 427LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1976 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 427LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 427LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Not On Label 8 25 427LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| ? | Germany | Philips 843 783 PYLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Philips J 852/5 / Deutscher Schallplattenclub J 852/5LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Philips J 852/5LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Germany | Philips 843 783 PYLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Philips 843 783 PYLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Aus ''Happy End''
- A1Song Von Mandelay
- A2Surabaya-Johnny
- A3Bilbao-Song
- A4Was Die Herren Matrosen Sagen
- A5Ballade Von Der Höllen-Lili
- Aus ''Aufstieg Und Fall Der Stadt Mahagonny''
- B1Havanna-Song
- B2Alabama-Song
- B3Wie Man Sich Bettet, So Liegt Man
- Aus ''Die Dreigroschenoper''
- B4Barbara-Song
- B5Song Von Der Sexuellen Hörigkeit
- B6Salomon-Song
- B7Seeräuber-Jenny
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brecht Weill are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Brecht Weill are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 1977.
When was Brecht Weill first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is ETERNA 8 20 427.
How do I tell if my copy of Brecht Weill is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8 20 427, 8 25 427) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C6 and 0 203 1237. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brecht Weill 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.