Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 257
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed
- Runout / matrix
℗1972 C72 ◊G 00 2371 257 S1 C
℗1972 320 1A AB 00 2371 257 S1 C
James LastWenn Die Elisabeth
Vinyl pressings
Wenn Die Elisabeth
by James Last · 1972
13 pressings7 countriesEasy ListeningSwingSchlagerJazz
Wenn Die Elisabeth was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Wenn Die Elisabeth
8 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 61 542
- Format
- LP, Album, Mixed · Club-Sonderauflage
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗1972 D72 ◇Z1 ‒ 51 0625 587 S1 28 654 2 S 1Side A, stamped
1 ℗1972 D72 ◇Z1 51 0625 587 S2 28 654 2 S 2Side B, stamped
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 257
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371257
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, White Label, Stereo
Austria
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 257
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
00 2371 257 S1
German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 257
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Austria | Polydor 2371 257First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Polydor 2371 257First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo | LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo |
| 1972 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Polydor 2371 257LP, Partially Mixed, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Partially Mixed, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 28 654-2LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2371 257First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 61 542First yearLP, Album, Mixed | LP, Album, Mixed |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2371 257First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2371257First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Polydor 2371 257First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo | LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo |
| 1972 | Peru | Polydor 2371 257First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 171 093 / Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 171 093LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1973 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2371 257LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Not On Label 23 71 257LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo | LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Potpourri
- A1aWo Sind Deine Haare, August
- A1bWas Machst Du Mit Dem Knie, Lieber Hans
- A1cWarte, Warte Nur Ein Weilchen
- Potpourri
- A2aSusie
- A2bMein Liebling Heißt Mädi
- A2cWenn Die Elisabeth... (Mit James Last)
- Potpourri
- A3aVeronika Der Lenz Ist Da
- A3bBlutrote Rosen
- A3cIch Hol Dir Vom Himmel Das Blau
- Potpourri
- A4aSonny Boy
- A4bSchöner Gigolo
- Potpourri
- A5aSanta Lucia
- A5bDu Bist Wie Die Sonne
- A5cO Mädchen, Mein Mädchen
- Potpourri
- B1aWas Kann Der Sigismund Dafür, Daß Er So Schön Ist
- B1bFräulein, Pardon!
- B1cIch Hab' Das Fräul'n Helen Baden 'Seh'n
- Potpourri
- B2aHelloh! Du Süße Klingelfee
- B2bYes! We Have Now Bananas
- B2cValencia
- Potpourri
- B3aVier Worte Möcht' Ich Dir Jetzt Sagen
- B3bWenn Die Kleinen Veilchen Blühen
- B3cKomm In Den Park Von Sanssouci
- Potpourri
- B4aCharleston
- B4bBlack Bottom
- Potpourri
- B5aTräume Von Der Südsee
- B5bSchlaf Mein Liebling (Goodnight Sweetheart)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wenn Die Elisabeth are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Wenn Die Elisabeth are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Wenn Die Elisabeth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, Austria, German Democratic Republic (GDR), Netherlands and more. One of them is Polydor 2371 257.
How do I tell if my copy of Wenn Die Elisabeth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2371 257, 61 542, 2371257) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ℗1972 C72 ◊G 00 2371 257 S1 C and ℗1972 320 1A AB 00 2371 257 S1 C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wenn Die Elisabeth 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.
