Sweden
1955- Label and catalog number
- Sonora SEP 21
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
EP 31On label, side A
EP 32On label, side B
Harry BrandeliusNordsjön
Vinyl pressings
Nordsjön
by Harry Brandelius · 1955
10 pressings1 countrySchlagerVocalPop
Nordsjön was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Nordsjön
1 pressing came out in 1955, 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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Sweden | Sonora SEP 21First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Sweden | Sonora SEP 217", 45 RPM, EP, Compilation | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Compilation |
| 1957 | Sweden | Sonora SEP 217", 45 RPM, EP, Compilation | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Compilation |
| 1957 | Sweden | Sonora SEP 217", 45 RPM, EP, Compilation | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Compilation |
| 1957 | Sweden | Sonora SEP 217", 45 RPM, EP, Compilation | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Compilation |
| 1957 | Sweden | Sonora SEP 217", 45 RPM, EP, Compilation | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Compilation |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Sweden | Sonora SEP 217", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Sweden | Sonora SEP 217", 45 RPM, EP, Compilation, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Sweden | Sonora SEP 217", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Sweden | Sonora SEP 217", 45 RPM, EP, Compilation | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Nordsjön
- A2Spelmansbruden
- B1Aftonklockorna (Evening Chimes)
- B2Julgranen Från Mina Barnaår
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nordsjön are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Nordsjön are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1955 and 1957.
When was Nordsjön first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in Sweden. One of them is Sonora SEP 21.
How do I tell if my copy of Nordsjön is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SEP 21) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EP 31 and EP 32. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nordsjön 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.