Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 40 003
- Format
- LP, Mono
Gotthold Ephraim LessingNathan Der Weise
Vinyl pressings
Nathan Der Weise
by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing · 1966
12 pressings1 countryDialoguePoetryNon-Music
Nathan Der Weise 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 Nathan Der Weise
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.
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 40 003
- Format
- LP, Mono
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Literarisches Archiv 40 003
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1966 F6 ◇V C 40003 AStamped runout A side, sideways C
1 ℗ 1966 G6 ◇V D 40003 -2 BStamped runout B side, sideways D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 40 003First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 40 003First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Literarisches Archiv 40 003First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon Literatur 43 028/9LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon Literatur 43 028 / Deutsche Grammophon Literatur 2752 002LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2571 110 / Deutsche Grammophon 2571110LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 208/09 NKLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon Literatur 2752 002 / Deutsche Grammophon Literatur 43 028LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2571 110LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 74 958LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 208 / 209LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Literarisches Archiv LPMS 43 028/9LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Tracklist
- Erster Aufzug
- AErster Aufzug24:15
- Zweiter Aufzug
- B1Zweiter Aufzug17:25
- Dritter Aufzug
- B21. Bis 6. Auftritt9:52
- Dritter Aufzug
- C17. Bis 10. Auftritt16:18
- Vierter Aufzug
- C21. Bis 2. Auftritt11:13
- Vierter Aufzug
- D13. Bis 8. Auftritt15:02
- Fünfter Aufzug
- D2Fünfter Aufzug11:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nathan Der Weise are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Nathan Der Weise are listed here, from 1 country.
When was Nathan Der Weise first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 40 003.
How do I tell if my copy of Nathan Der Weise is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 40 003) 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 Nathan Der Weise 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.