Germany
1956- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 30 153 EPLDeutsche Grammophon 30 153
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
Heinrich SchlusnusIn Memoriam (Historische Aufnahmen)
Vinyl pressings
In Memoriam (Historische Aufnahmen)
by Heinrich Schlusnus · 1956
12 pressings2 countriesOperaClassical
In Memoriam (Historische Aufnahmen) was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 In Memoriam (Historische Aufnahmen)
3 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 2 countries. 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 30 153 EPLDeutsche Grammophon 30 153
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1956- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 5 20 013
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
53 239 N 204 157 K5Runout Side A
53 238 N K5Runout Side B
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 013First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 153 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon 30 153First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 153 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon 30 153First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 0137", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 153 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 0137", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 153 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 153 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 153 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 153 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 153 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 0137", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In Memoriam (Historische Aufnahmen) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of In Memoriam (Historische Aufnahmen) are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1956 and 1962.
When was In Memoriam (Historische Aufnahmen) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in Germany, German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 30 153 EPL.
How do I tell if my copy of In Memoriam (Historische Aufnahmen) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 30 153 EPL, 5 20 013) 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 In Memoriam (Historische Aufnahmen) 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.