Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Primaphon PMR 4024
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Karl MayOld Surehand
Vinyl pressings
Old Surehand
by Karl May · 1972
10 pressings1 countryRadioplayNon-Music
Old Surehand 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 Old Surehand
1 pressing came out in 1972, 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.
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.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Primaphon PMR 4024First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Weltmelodie WM LP 077LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | PLP PLP 5058 / Metronome 27.567-7LP | LP |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Mandolino ST 5-142LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Main Records MR LP 75 059LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | OPP World Wide OPP 5-92 / Märchen-Land OPP 5-92LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | TT Record HSP 940LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Falcon LST 7103LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Perl Serie PSLP 5339 / Perl Serie TT 940LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Silber Hit SH 2078LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AOld Surehand25:40
- BOld Surehand24:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Old Surehand are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Old Surehand are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1972 and 1976.
When was Old Surehand first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany. One of them is Primaphon PMR 4024.
How do I tell if my copy of Old Surehand is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PMR 4024) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Old Surehand 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.