France
1952- Label and catalog number
- Pathé Vox PL 8020
- Format
- LP
Ludwig van BeethovenOuvertures
Vinyl pressings
Ouvertures
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1952
10 pressings5 countriesClassicalClassical
Ouvertures 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 Ouvertures
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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | France | Pathé Vox PL 8020First yearLP | LP |
| 1953 | France | VOX PL 8020LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Germany | Opera 1012 / Pantheon XP 2250LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | France | Minivox MV 21410", Mono · Mono | 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | Minivox MV 21410", Mono · Mono | 10", Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | VOX PL 8020LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Austria | Schallplattengilde Gutenberg AGL1006LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Orbis CX 16020LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Orbis CX 16 020 / Orbis XTV 19201LP | LP |
| ? | Switzerland | Aseva 16 020 / Orbis CX 16 020LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Coriolan, Op. 62
- A2Prométhée, Op. 43
- B1Léonore N° 3, Op. 72
- B2Egmont, Op. 84
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ouvertures are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ouvertures are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1952 and 1962.
When was Ouvertures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in France. One of them is Pathé Vox PL 8020.
How do I tell if my copy of Ouvertures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PL 8020) 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 Ouvertures 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.
