Japan
1962- Label and catalog number
- Telefunken STC 1010
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Ludwig van BeethovenOuvertüren
Vinyl pressings
Ouvertüren
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1962
12 pressings4 countriesClassicalClassical
Ouvertüren was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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
1 pressing came out in 1962, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Japan | Telefunken STC 1010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Argentina | Telefunken NT 361LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Telefunken 6.41318 AG / Telefunken 6.41318 (AG)LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Telefunken SLT 43 051-BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken NT 361LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken SMT 1085LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken BLE 43 051LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken SMT 1085LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken SLT 43051-BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken 6.41318 AHLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken SLT 43 051-BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Mexico | Telefunken TM - 10020LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Egmont-Ouvertüre, Op. 84
- A2Leonoren-Ouvertüre Nr. 3, Op. 72a
- B1Fidelio-Ouvertüre, Op. 72
- B2Coriolan-Ouvertüre, Op. 62
- B3Die Ruinen Von Athen, Ouvertüre Op. 113
- B4Marcia Alla Turca (Türkischer Marsch), Op. 114
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ouvertüren are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Ouvertüren are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 1975.
When was Ouvertüren first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Japan. One of them is Telefunken STC 1010.
How do I tell if my copy of Ouvertüren is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STC 1010) 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.
