Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 83 456Columbia 33 WSX 700
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
XRX-1131-1A
XRX-1132-1B
Leo FallDer Fidele Bauer / Der Vogelhändler (Querschnitte In Der Original-Instrumentierung)
Vinyl pressings
Der Fidele Bauer / Der Vogelhändler (Querschnitte In Der Original-Instrumentierung)
by Leo Fall · 1964
17 pressings3 countriesOperettaClassical
Der Fidele Bauer was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Der Fidele Bauer
2 pressings came out in 1964, 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
March 12, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 83 456
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Germany | Columbia C 83 456 / Columbia 33 WSX 700First yearLP | LP |
| 1964 | Germany | Columbia C 83 456First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 958LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 958LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 45 067LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1970 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 45 067LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 45 067LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 45 067LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 45 067LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1981 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 45 067LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1981 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 45 067LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Columbia SMC 83 456LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1 C 061- 28 189 / EMI Electrola 1 C 061- 28 189LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Hörzu Exclusiv 1C 057-28 189LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Columbia C 83 456 / Columbia SMC 83 456LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Columbia 83 456 / Columbia SMC 83456LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Reader's Digest DRDS 9108 / His Master's Voice 1C061.28189LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Der Fidele Bauer - Querschnitt
- Der Vogelhändler - Querschnitt
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Der Fidele Bauer are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Der Fidele Bauer are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1964 and 1981.
When was Der Fidele Bauer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Germany. One of them is Columbia C 83 456.
How do I tell if my copy of Der Fidele Bauer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C 83 456) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XRX-1131-1 and XRX-1132-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Der Fidele Bauer 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.