Italy
1960- Label and catalog number
- Musical Masterpiece Society MMS 937
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
Ludwig van BeethovenOvertures
Vinyl pressings
Overtures
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1960
13 pressings6 countriesClassicalClassical
Overtures was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Overtures
1 pressing came out in 1960, 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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Italy | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS 937First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1961 | France | Concert Hall M-9377", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1961 | Netherlands | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-937 / Musical Masterpiece Society M 9377", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1961 | UK | Concert Hall M-937 / Concert Hall M 937LP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| 1961 | UK | Concert Hall M-937 / Concert Hall M 937LP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| 1961 | UK | Concert Hall M-937 / Concert Hall M 9377", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1961 | UK | Concert Hall M 937 / Concert Hall M-937LP, 7" | LP, 7" |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque MMS 9377", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque MMS 937 / Guilde Internationale Du Disque M 9377", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| ? | Israel | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS 9377", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS 9377", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Switzerland | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS 937 / Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-9377", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Concert Hall M-937 / Concert Hall M 937LP, 7", Reissue | LP, 7", Reissue |
Tracklist
- A"Egmont," - Overture Op. 84
- B"Coriolan," - Overture Op. 62
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Overtures are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Overtures are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1960 and 1961.
When was Overtures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in Italy. One of them is Musical Masterpiece Society MMS 937.
How do I tell if my copy of Overtures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MMS 937) 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 Overtures 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.
