Switzerland
1962- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 24 898
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
24 898 A o A3 F–VRunout side A, stamped
24 898 B 1 o A3 F–VRunout side B, stamped
Peter AlexanderWenn Erst Der Abend Kommt
Vinyl pressings
Wenn Erst Der Abend Kommt
by Peter Alexander · 1962
10 pressings3 countriesBalladSchlagerPopClassical
Wenn Erst Der Abend Kommt 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 Wenn Erst Der Abend Kommt
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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Switzerland | Polydor 24 898First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Polydor 24 8987", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Polydor 24 8987", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Polydor 24 8987", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Polydor 24 8987", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | DRP Records 1017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | DRP Records DRP-1017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | Polydor 873 766-77", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Polydor 24 8987", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 24 8987", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AWenn Erst Der Abend Kommt (I'm Yours)
- BSternengold Und Silbermond
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wenn Erst Der Abend Kommt are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Wenn Erst Der Abend Kommt are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1962 and 1989.
When was Wenn Erst Der Abend Kommt first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Switzerland. One of them is Polydor 24 898.
How do I tell if my copy of Wenn Erst Der Abend Kommt is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 24 898) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 24 898 A o A3 F–V and 24 898 B 1 o A3 F–V. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wenn Erst Der Abend Kommt 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.
