Germany
1962- Label and catalog number
- Electrola E 22 141Electrola 45-EG 9278
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7 XRA 2545-1Runout side A
7 XRA 2546-1Runout side B
7 XRA 2545Label side A
7 XRA 2546Label side B
Lale AndersenLili Marlen / Blaue Nacht, O Blaue Nacht Am Hafen
Vinyl pressings
Lili Marlen / Blaue Nacht, O Blaue Nacht Am Hafen
by Lale Andersen · 1962
11 pressings4 countriesChansonSchlagerPop
Lili Marlen was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Lili Marlen
2 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Netherlands
1962- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 45 EG 9278
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Germany | Electrola E 22 141 / Electrola 45-EG 9278First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 45 EG 9278First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Austria | Polydor 2041 3237", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2041 3237", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Polydor DP 19857", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Columbia E 22 1417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn E 22 141 / Electrola E 22 1417", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E 22 1417", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E 22 1417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E 22 141 / Die Stimme Seines Herrn E 22 1417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E 22 141 / Die Stimme Seines Herrn E 22 1417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALili Marlen
- BBlaue Nacht, O Blaue Nacht Am Hafen
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lili Marlen are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Lili Marlen are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 1975.
When was Lili Marlen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Germany, Netherlands. One of them is Electrola E 22 141.
How do I tell if my copy of Lili Marlen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E 22 141, 45 EG 9278) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 XRA 2545-1 and 7 XRA 2546-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lili Marlen 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.
