German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1970- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 26 058
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
8 26 058 - 1E A1L A0 W0 STRRunout side A
8 26 058 - 2A A1A J9 W - STRunout side B
Ludwig van BeethovenFidelio
Vinyl pressings
Fidelio
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1970
13 pressings4 countriesOperaClassicalClassical
Fidelio was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Fidelio
1 pressing came out in 1970, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 058LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 058First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 438 / Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 438LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 136 438 / Deutsche Grammophon SLPEM 136 438LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 058LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1972 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 058LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1975 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 058LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1978 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 058LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 002LP | LP |
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 058LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 002LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2537 002 / Deutsche Grammophon 136 438LP | LP |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 176 140LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
Tracklist
- Fidelio (Opernquerschnitt)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fidelio are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Fidelio are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1970 and 1978.
When was Fidelio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is ETERNA 8 26 058.
How do I tell if my copy of Fidelio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8 26 058) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8 26 058 - 1E A1L A0 W0 STR and 8 26 058 - 2A A1A J9 W - ST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fidelio 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.
