Australia
1954- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPE 17015
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
31533 S 20.12.52Side A
32019 S 6.2.54Side B
Giuseppe VerdiOvertures
Vinyl pressings
Overtures
by Giuseppe Verdi · 1954
10 pressings3 countriesRomanticOvertureOperaOrchestra
Overtures was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Overtures
1 pressing came out in 1954, 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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon LPE 17015First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPE 1701510", Mono · Mono | 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon DG 17015LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPE 17 015LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPE 17015LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPE 17015LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPE 17 015 / Deutsche Grammophon LPE 17015LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPE 17015LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPE 17015LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPE 17 015LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1La Forza Del Destino
- A2La Traviata3:20
- B1I Vespri Siciliani6:09
- B2Nabucco3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Overtures are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Overtures are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1954 and 1962.
When was Overtures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in Australia. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon LPE 17015.
How do I tell if my copy of Overtures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPE 17015) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 31533 S 20.12.52 and 32019 S 6.2.54. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
