US
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 7118London Records CS7118
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-15912-5F BI 2DSide A stamped
ZAL-15913-7F BA 1Side B stamped
ZAL 15912Side A label
ZAL 15913Side B label
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky1812 Overture / Capriccio Italien / Marche Slave
Vinyl pressings
1812 Overture / Capriccio Italien / Marche Slave
by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky · 1978
16 pressings7 countriesRomanticCapriccioOvertureClassical
1812 Overture was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 1812 Overture
6 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 7118London Records CS7118
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-15912-5F BH 2BSide A stamped
ZAL-15913-3F BA 2BSide B stamped
ZAL 15912Side A label
ZAL 15913Side B label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 7118London Records CS7118
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-15912 5F - RE I TR pa-I-nqSide A stamped
ZAL 15913 (1F) DWGSide B stamped
ZAL 15912 - PRSide A label
ZAL 15913 - PRSide B label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 7118London Records CS7118
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-15912-6FSide A stamped
ZAL-15913-9GSide B stamped
ZAL 15912Side A label
ZAL 15913Side B label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 7118London Records CS7118
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 15912Matrix side A
ZAL 15913Matrix side B
ZAL-15912-3G H 2BRunout side A
ZAL-15913-3F BM 2BRunout side B
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6.42 444 AS
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Germany | Decca 6.42 444 ASFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Decca SXL 6895LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1978 | US | London Records CS 7118 / London Records CS7118LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1978 | US | London Records CS 7118 / London Records CS7118First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | US | London Records CS 7118 / London Records CS7118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | London Records CS 7118 / London Records CS7118First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | London Records CS 7118 / London Records CS7118First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | London Records CS 7118 / London Records CS7118First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | London Records 360R 56006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | UK | Decca SXL 6895LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Decca SXL 6895LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | London Records 417 277-1LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Decca 417 277-1LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Decca 417 277-1LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | London Records 417 277-1 LJBLP, Remastered | LP, Remastered |
| 1989 | Japan | London Records 360R 56006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1812 Overture, Op. 4916:13
- B1Capriccio Italien, Op. 4514:45
- B2Marche Slave, Op. 3110:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 1812 Overture are there?
16 vinyl pressings of 1812 Overture are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1978 and 1989.
When was 1812 Overture first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Germany. One of them is London Records CS 7118.
How do I tell if my copy of 1812 Overture is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 7118, 6.42 444 AS) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-15912-5F BI 2D and ZAL-15913-7F BA 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 1812 Overture 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.
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