Germany
January 1955- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 30 089 EPL
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
3 0 0 8 9 A Made In Germany 521665 GS AH5Runout Side A
3 0 0 8 9 B Made In Germany 521662 GS A K 5Runout Side B
Helmut ZachariasZigeunerweisen / Hejre Kati
Vinyl pressings
Zigeunerweisen / Hejre Kati
by Helmut Zacharias · 1955
11 pressings6 countriesFolkClassical
Zigeunerweisen / Hejre Kati 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 Zigeunerweisen / Hejre Kati
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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 089 EPLFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | South Africa | Deutsche Grammophon 30 089 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1960 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon EPL 300897", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 089 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 30 089 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 30 0897", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 089 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 089 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 089 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 30 089 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 30 089 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- AZigeunerweisen Op. 20
- BHejre Kati Op. 32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Zigeunerweisen / Hejre Kati are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Zigeunerweisen / Hejre Kati are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1955 and 1960.
When was Zigeunerweisen / Hejre Kati first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 30 089 EPL, released January 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Zigeunerweisen / Hejre Kati is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 30 089 EPL) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 3 0 0 8 9 A Made In Germany 521665 GS AH5 and 3 0 0 8 9 B Made In Germany 521662 GS A K 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Zigeunerweisen / Hejre Kati 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.
