Sweden
May 1, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Swedish Society Discofil 33126 B
- Format
- LP, Special Edition · Stitched Gatefolded Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
DF 57349 BStamped Side A
DF 57350Stamped Side B
57349Label Side A
57350Label Side B
Hugo AlfvénMidsommarvaka, Bergakungen
Vinyl pressings
Midsommarvaka, Bergakungen
by Hugo Alfvén · 1957
10 pressings3 countriesChoralClassical
Midsommarvaka, Bergakungen was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Midsommarvaka, Bergakungen
2 pressings came out in 1957, 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
May 1, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Telefunken LT 33126
- Format
- LP, Special Edition · Blue / Gold labels.
- Runout / matrix
DF 057349Stamped Side A
DF 057350Stamped Side B
57349Label Side A
57350Label Side B
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.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Germany | Telefunken LT 33126First yearLP, Special Edition | LP, Special Edition |
| 1957 | Sweden | Swedish Society Discofil 33126 BFirst yearLP, Special Edition | LP, Special Edition |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Telefunken LA 33100LP, 10" · Colored vinyl | LP, 10" · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken LA 33100LP, 10" · Colored vinyl | LP, 10" · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Sweden | Swedish Society Discofil LA 33100 / Telefunken LA 33100LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | Sweden | Swedish Society Discofil BLE 33100LP | LP |
| ? | Sweden | Swedish Society Discofil 33100LP, 10", Album, Box Set | LP, 10", Album, Box Set |
| ? | Sweden | Swedish Society Discofil 33100LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | UK | Swedish Society Discofil 33100LP, 10", Box Set | LP, 10", Box Set |
| ? | UK | Swedish Society Discofil 33100LP, 10", Deluxe Edition | LP, 10", Deluxe Edition |
Tracklist
- A1Midsommarvaka - Svensk Rapsodi Nr 1, Op. 1913:33
- A2Midsommarvaka - Med Tonsättarens Intalade Kommentar Till Verket10:48
- Bergakungen - Balettpantomim , Op. 37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Midsommarvaka, Bergakungen are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Midsommarvaka, Bergakungen are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Midsommarvaka, Bergakungen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in Sweden, Germany. One of them is Swedish Society Discofil 33126 B, released May 1, 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Midsommarvaka, Bergakungen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33126 B, LT 33126) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DF 57349 B and DF 57350. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Midsommarvaka, Bergakungen 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.