Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2437 986
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
2437 986 S 1 320Runout Side A
2437 986 S 2 320Runout Side B
James LastDie Schönsten Melodien Der Welt
Vinyl pressings
Die Schönsten Melodien Der Welt
by James Last · 1983
11 pressings7 countriesBalladBaroqueRomanticClassical
Die Schönsten Melodien Der Welt was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Die Schönsten Melodien Der Welt
6 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 4 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 29 191 4
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Club-Edition
- Runout / matrix
2437 986 S 1 320Runout Side A
2437 986 S 2 320Runout Side B
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2437 986
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MIM-1-8329
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2437 986
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
2437 986 S 1 = 1 520 070483Runout Side A
2437 986 S 2 = 1 520Runout Side B
Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2437 986
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
2437 986 1Y 1 670 114 06Runout Side A
2437 986 2Y 1 670 113 06Runout Side B
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Polydor MIM-1-8329First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 2437 986First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 29 191 4First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 32 129-9LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 2437 986First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Italy | Polydor 2437 986First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Polydor 2437 986First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Greece | Polydor 815247-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Ireland | Polydor 2437 986LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | UK | Polydor 2437 986LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Polydor 29 191 4LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Schiwago-Melodie3:20
- A2Lili Marleen4:33
- A3Elisabeth Serenade2:37
- A4Yesterday2:05
- A5Moulin Rouge2:55
- A6Spanish Eyes2:27
- B1In The Mood2:55
- B2Song Sung Blue3:15
- B3La Paloma3:04
- B4Guantanamera3:17
- B5Plaisir D'Amour2:14
- B6El Condor Pasa3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Die Schönsten Melodien Der Welt are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Die Schönsten Melodien Der Welt are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1983 and 1986.
When was Die Schönsten Melodien Der Welt first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Germany, Canada, Italy, Netherlands. One of them is Polydor 2437 986.
How do I tell if my copy of Die Schönsten Melodien Der Welt is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2437 986, 29 191 4, MIM-1-8329) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2437 986 S 1 320 and 2437 986 S 2 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Die Schönsten Melodien Der Welt 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.
