Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 711
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
128 2371 711 S1 320 3 PRunout side A, stamped
128 2371 711 S2 320 1 CRunout side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Classics Up To Date 4 (Music For Dreaming)
by Orchester James Last · 1976
23 pressings15 countriesEasy ListeningPopClassical
Classics Up To Date 4 was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 4
15 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 12 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.
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371711
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2371711 A//1 420 04 1 3 5 P RRunout side A stamped
2371711 B//1 420 03 O1 1 1 1Runout side B stamped
Austria
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 711
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
128 2371 711 S1 320 24 1.5 Made in AustriaRunout A
128 2371 711 S2 320 24 1.5 Made in AustriaRunout B
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 711
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2371711 A SNB-BKRunout Groove Side A
2371711 B 2 SNBRunout Groove Side B
Greece
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 711
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Greece
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371711
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
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.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Austria | Polydor 2371 711First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Polydor 2371 711First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Polydor 65256 0 / Polydor 65 256 0LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1976 | Germany | Polydor 27 249-2 / Polydor 2371 711LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1976 | Germany | Polydor 2371 711First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Greece | Polydor 2371 711First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Greece | Polydor 2371711First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1976 | Ireland | Polydor 2371 711First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Polydor 2371 711 AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Polydor 2371 711 AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Polydor 2371 717First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Polydor 2371 711First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Portugal | Polydor 2371 711First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2371 711First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 173 005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 2371 711-18LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2371 711LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2371 711LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Polydor MP-3057LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Eines Tages Seh'n Wir (Aus "Madame Butterfly")3:05
- A2Die Moldau4:45
- A3Summchor (Aus "Madame Butterfly")4:37
- A4Danse Espagnole5:38
- A5Frühlingslied2:50
- A6Rodrigos Concerto3:57
- B1Zigeunerweisen6:40
- B2Adagio G-moll4:40
- B3Romance G-dur3:18
- B4Berceuse4:38
- B5Pavane5:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Classics Up To Date 4 are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Classics Up To Date 4 are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Classics Up To Date 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, UK, Austria, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor 2371 711.
How do I tell if my copy of Classics Up To Date 4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2371 711, 2371711, 2371 711 A, 2371 717) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 128 2371 711 S1 320 3 P and 128 2371 711 S2 320 1 C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Classics Up To Date 4 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.
