Canada
1952- Label and catalog number
- London Records LD-9021
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
Ludwig van BeethovenEgmont Overture (Opus 84) / Coriolan Overture (Opus 62)
Vinyl pressings
Egmont Overture (Opus 84) / Coriolan Overture (Opus 62)
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1952
10 pressings5 countriesRomanticOvertureOrchestraClassical
Egmont Overture was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Egmont Overture
1 pressing came out in 1952, 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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Canada | London Records LD-9021First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | London Records LD-9021 / London Records LD.9021LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1954 | UK | Decca LW 5015 / Decca LW.5015LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1954 | UK | Decca LW 5015 / Decca LW.5015LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1955 | UK | Decca LW 5015 / Decca LW.5015LP, 10", Reissue | LP, 10", Reissue |
| 1955 | UK | Decca LW 5015 / Decca LW.5015LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1958 | UK | Decca LW 5015 / Decca LW.5015LP, 10", Reissue | LP, 10", Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Decca LW 5015 / Decca LW.501510", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | France | Decca LW 5015 / Decca LW.501510", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Germany | Decca LW 501510", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AEgmont—Overture, Op. 84
- BCoriolan Overture, Op. 62
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Egmont Overture are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Egmont Overture are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1952 and 1958.
When was Egmont Overture first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in Canada. One of them is London Records LD-9021.
How do I tell if my copy of Egmont Overture is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LD-9021) 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 Egmont Overture 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.
