Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 932
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
AA 6 500 932 1Y 2 P1975 670 03 1512Side 1
AA 6 500 932 2Y4 670 1.9Side 2
Richard WagnerPréludes
Vinyl pressings
Préludes
by Richard Wagner · 1975
12 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassical
Préludes was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Préludes
7 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6598 578
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 6 500 932 1Y 2 ℗ 1975 670 03 10Runout side A - variant 1
AA 6500 932 2Y4 670 112 03Runout side B - variant 1
AA 6 500 932 1Y 2 Ⓟ 1975 670 03 18Runout side A - variant 2
AA 6500 932 2Y4 670 111 03Runout side B - variant 2
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 932
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AA 6 500 932 1Y 2 ℗ 1975 670 03 i4 ARunout Side A
1 AA 6500 932 2Y 1 ℗ 1975 670 i3 03 ARunout Side B
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 932
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AA 6 500 932 1Y 2 ℗ 1975 670 03 i4 ARunout Side A
1 AA 6500 932 2Y 1 ℗ 1975 670 i3 03 ARunout Side B
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 932
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 6 500 932 1Y 2 ℗1975 670 03 11Runout side A
L AA 6500 962 2Y 1 ℗1975 670 114 03Runout side B
Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 932
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | Philips 6500 932First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Philips 6500 932First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Philips 6500 932First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Philips 6500 932First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Philips 6500 932First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Philips 6598 578First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK & Ireland | Philips 6500 932First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Spain | Philips 65 00 932LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1978 | Belgium | Philips 6598 821LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 6500 932LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 6500 932LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Philips 6500 932LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Les Maîtres Chanteurs De Nuremberg
- A1Ouverture
- Tristan Et Isolde
- A2Prélude
- A3Mort D'Isolde
- Parsifal
- B1Prélude
- Lohengrin
- B2Prélude De L'Acte I
- B3Prélude De L'Acte III
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Préludes are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Préludes are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1975 and 1978.
When was Préludes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Netherlands, France, Germany, Japan and more. One of them is Philips 6500 932.
How do I tell if my copy of Préludes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6500 932, 6598 578) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 6 500 932 1Y 2 P1975 670 03 1512 and AA 6 500 932 2Y4 670 1.9. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Préludes 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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