German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1966- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 20 606
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
8 20 606 A 0 203 1615 10 S0S 90Runout side A
8 20 606 B 0 203 1616 2 S0S 90Runout side B
0 203 1615Label side A
0 203 1616Label side B
Giuseppe VerdiDie Macht Des Schicksals
Vinyl pressings
Die Macht Des Schicksals
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1966
16 pressings2 countriesOperaClassical
Die Macht Des Schicksals 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 Die Macht Des Schicksals
1 pressing 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.
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 606First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 606 / phonoclub 8 20 606LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1967 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 606LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 606LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 606LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 606LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1978 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 606LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 606LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | EMI 1C 063-28 168 / His Master's Voice 1C 063-28 168LP | LP |
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 606LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Not On Label 8 20 606LP, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| ? | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn SME 80 966 / Columbia SME 80 966LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 061 12 8168 1 / His Master's Voice 12 8168 1LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Columbia SMC 80 966 / Columbia SMC 80966LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | His Master's Voice 1 C 063-28168LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn SME 80 966 / Electrola SME 80 966LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Die Macht Des Schicksals (Opernquerschnitt)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Die Macht Des Schicksals are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Die Macht Des Schicksals are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1966 and 1978.
When was Die Macht Des Schicksals first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is ETERNA 8 20 606.
How do I tell if my copy of Die Macht Des Schicksals is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8 20 606) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8 20 606 A 0 203 1615 10 S0S 90 and 8 20 606 B 0 203 1616 2 S0S 90. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Die Macht Des Schicksals 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.
