Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2535 135
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Ludwig Van BeethovenOuvertüren
Vinyl pressings
Ouvertüren
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1975
14 pressings8 countriesClassical
Ouvertüren was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Ouvertüren
6 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2535 135Deutsche Grammophon 2535 135--10
- Format
- LP, Compilation
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2535 135
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
2535 135 S 1 3 20 5 5 8Side 1
2535 135 S 2 A/2 B/2 3 20 5 4 5Side 2 (A/2 is crossed out)
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2535 135
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
2535 135 S 1 A/2 5 4 8Side 1 Matrix Variant 2
2535 135 S 2 B/1 3 20 5 5Side 2 Matrix Variant 2
2535 135 S 1 3 20 5 5 8Side 1
2535 135 S 2 A/2 B/2 3 20 5 4 5Side 2 (A/2 is crossed out)
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2535 135PolyGram Records Pty. Limited MX198432
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
G MX 198431 B 2535 135-1Side A, runout, stamped
G MX198432 B 2535135-2Side B, runout, stamped
2535 135Side A, label
2535 135Side B, label
Austria
1975- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2535 135
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2535 135 S 1 3 20 24 2Side A, runout, stamped
2535 135 S 2 3 20 24 2 DSide B, runout, stamped
Made in AustriaStamped
2535 135 ASide A, label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 135 / PolyGram Records Pty. Limited MX198432First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 135First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 135First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 135 / Deutsche Grammophon 2535 135--10First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 135First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 135First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 135LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 135LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 135LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 135LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 135LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 135LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MGX7022 / Deutsche Grammophon MGX 7022LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG 1009 / Deutsche Grammophon 2535 135LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Ouvertüre Zu J.W. V. Goethes »Egmont« Op. 849:18
- A2Ouvertüre Zu H.J. V. Collins Trauerspiel »Coriolan« Op. 628:36
- A3Ouvertüre Zu Dem Ballett »Die Geschöpfe Des Prometheus« Op. 435:25
- B1Ouvertüre »Fidelio« Op. 72b6:14
- B2Ouvertüre »Leonora Ⅲ« Op. 72a13:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ouvertüren are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Ouvertüren are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1975 and 1985.
When was Ouvertüren first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Germany, UK, Australia, Austria. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2535 135.
How do I tell if my copy of Ouvertüren is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2535 135) 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 Ouvertüren 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.
