German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1958- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 5 20 254
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
204 483Label side A
204 484Label side B
Ludwig van BeethovenFidelio / Nabucco
Vinyl pressings
Fidelio / Nabucco
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1958
16 pressings1 countryRomanticClassicalOperaClassical
Fidelio / Nabucco was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 / Nabucco
1 pressing came out in 1958, 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 254First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 2547", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 2547", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 254 / ETERNA E-5-1357", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 2547", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 2547", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 2547", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 2547", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 2547", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 254 / ETERNA E-5-1357", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 2547", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 2547", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 2547", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 2547", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 2547", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 2547", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Fidelio
- Nabucco
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fidelio / Nabucco are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Fidelio / Nabucco are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1958 and 1968.
When was Fidelio / Nabucco first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is ETERNA 5 20 254.
How do I tell if my copy of Fidelio / Nabucco is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5 20 254) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 204 483 and 204 484. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fidelio / Nabucco 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.
