Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 538
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Classics Up To Date 3
by Orchester James Last · 1974
23 pressings13 countriesEasy ListeningClassical
Classics Up To Date 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Classics Up To Date 3
12 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 538
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2371 538 S 1 ℗ 1974 320 A CRunout A
2371 538 = 2 S 2 ℗ 1974 320 A PRunout B
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 538
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 538
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2371 538 S 1 ℗ 1974 320 2B A ZRunout side A
2371 538 = 2 S 2 ℗ 1974 3 20 4 A PRunout side B
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 538
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 538
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2371 538First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 63 851LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1974 | Canada | Polydor 2371 538First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Polydor 2371 538First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Ecuador | Polydor LP-75197First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Polydor 2371 538First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2371 538First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2371 538First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2371 538First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2371 538First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2371 538First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Polydor 2489 515First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2371 538First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Polydor 2371 538 ALP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Polydor 2371 538ALP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Polydor 537 836-2LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2371 538LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Mattinata3:15
- A2Fantaisie-Impromptu3:39
- A3Orientale3:17
- A4Surprise4:06
- A5In Mir Klingt Ein Lied4:02
- A6Feuerwerksmusik5:24
- B1Träumerei4:16
- B2Liebestraum2:47
- B3Solveigs Lied5:55
- B4Slawischer Marsch6:30
- B5Cavatine3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Classics Up To Date 3 are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Classics Up To Date 3 are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1974 and 1977.
When was Classics Up To Date 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, Austria, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor 2371 538.
How do I tell if my copy of Classics Up To Date 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2371 538, LP-75197, 2489 515) 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 Classics Up To Date 3 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.
