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Joseph HaydnDie Schöpfung

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Die Schöpfung

by Joseph Haydn · 1960

10 pressings4 countriesClassicalOratorioClassical

Die Schöpfung was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Schöpfung

2 pressings came out in 1960, 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.

Germany

1960
Label and catalog number
Electrola E 80 579/580/581
Format
LP, Stereo
Runout / matrix

2 YRA 1643Label side A

2 YRA 1644Label side B

2 YRA 1645Label side C

2 YRA 1646Label side D

Full details of this pressing

Germany

1960
Label and catalog number
Odeon E 80 579/580/581
Format
LP, Stereo
Runout / matrix

2 XRA 1643Label side A

2 XRA 1644Label side B

2 XRA 1645Label side C

2 XRA 1646Label side D

Full details of this pressing

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.

1960s6 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1960GermanyElectrola E 80 579/580/581First yearLP, StereoLP, Stereo
1960GermanyOdeon E 80 579/580/581First yearLP, StereoLP, Stereo
1961UKHis Master's Voice ASD 409-411 / His Master's Voice SLS 762LP, Album, Stereo, Box SetLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
1961UKHis Master's Voice ALP 1834-36 / His Master's Voice RLS (LP) 667LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · MonoLP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono
1964AustraliaWorld Record Club TE 340 / World Record Club TE 341LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club edition
1964AustraliaWorld Record Club STE-340 / World Record Club STE-341LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition
1980s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1980FranceLa Voix De Son Maître 2C 181-29144/45LP, Reissue, StereoLP, Reissue, Stereo
Year unknown3 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?GermanyDacapo 1C 147-29 144/45LP, Reissue, StereoLP, Reissue, Stereo
?GermanyElectrola STE 80579/81 / Electrola CSDW 7028/30LP, Stereo, Box SetLP, Stereo, Box Set
?GermanyElectrola E 80 579 / 580 / 581 / Electrola WCLP 661 / 662 / 663LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · MonoLP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono

Tracklist

  1. Erster Teil
  2. A1Einleitung: Die Vorstellung Des Chaos
  3. A2Arie Mit Chor
  4. A3Rezitativ
  5. A4Sopransolo Mit Chor
  6. B5Rezitativ
  7. B6Arie
  8. B7Rezitativ
  9. B8Arie
  10. B9Rezitativ
  11. B10Chor
  12. B11Rezitativ
  13. B12Rezitativ
  14. B13Chor Mit Solo-Terzett
  15. Zweiter Teil
  16. C14Rezitativ
  17. C15Arie
  18. C16Rezitativ
  19. C17Rezitativ
  20. C18Terzett
  21. C19Chor Und Terzett
  22. D20Rezitativ
  23. D21Rezitativ
  24. D22Arie
  25. D23Rezitativ
  26. D24Arie
  27. D25Rezitativ
  28. D26Chor
  29. D27Terzett
  30. D28Chor
  31. Dritter Teil
  32. E29Orchestereinleitung Und Rezitativ
  33. E 30Duett Und Chor
  34. F31Rezitativ
  35. F32Duett
  36. F33Rezitativ
  37. F34Schlusschor und Soli

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Die Schöpfung are there?

10 vinyl pressings of Die Schöpfung are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1960 and 1980.

When was Die Schöpfung first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1960, in Germany. One of them is Electrola E 80 579/580/581.

How do I tell if my copy of Die Schöpfung is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E 80 579/580/581) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2 YRA 1643 and 2 YRA 1644. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Die Schöpfung 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.

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