Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 158
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2372 158 S1 320Runout side A
2372 158 S2 = 2 320Runout side B
James LastParadiesvogel
Vinyl pressings
Paradiesvogel
by James Last · 1982
10 pressings9 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Paradiesvogel was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Paradiesvogel
5 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLD 5072Polydor 2372 158
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POLD 5072 A//1▽420W 4Stamped Runout, Side A
POLD 5072 B//1▽420W 11 3Stamped Runout, Side B
Israel
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 158
- Format
- LP
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 158
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 158
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2372 158 1Y1 ℗1982 670 04 113Runout side A
2372 158 2Y1 ℗1982 670 04 111Runout 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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2372 158First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Israel | Polydor 2372 158First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Italy | Polydor 2372 158First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Polydor 2372 158First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | UK | Polydor POLD 5072 / Polydor 2372 158First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | Polydor PDS-1-6371LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0255LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | Polydor 23 72 158LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | Polydor 811 517-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Polydor 811 517-1 / Polydor SEL-RG 774LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1A Morning In Cornwall4:18
- A2Proud As A Peacock4:00
- A3Love Bird4:10
- A4Quiberon4:46
- A5The Sandpiper3:29
- A6Paradiesvogel3:33
- B1Alassio4:19
- B2Eisvogel4:58
- B3Nightowl4:00
- B4Roter Milan4:05
- B5Over Valley And Mountain4:14
- B6Billy Magee Magar2:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Paradiesvogel are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Paradiesvogel are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1982 and 1990.
When was Paradiesvogel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Germany, UK, Israel, Italy and more. One of them is Polydor 2372 158.
How do I tell if my copy of Paradiesvogel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2372 158, POLD 5072) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2372 158 S1 320 and 2372 158 S2 = 2 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Paradiesvogel 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.
