German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 83 034
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Ricky KingDie 20 Schönsten Welthits Im Gitarrensound
Vinyl pressings
Die 20 Schönsten Welthits Im Gitarrensound
by Ricky King · 1978
12 pressings5 countriesSoft RockPop RockRock
Die 20 Schönsten Welthits Im Gitarrensound 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 Die 20 Schönsten Welthits Im Gitarrensound
7 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 83034Epic EPC L 47
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Side B: EPC 01-83034-4B-1Variant 1
Side B: EPC 01-83034-1B-5Variant 2
Side A: EPC 01-83034-4A-1
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 83479
- Format
- LP
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 83034Epic EPC L 47
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS 01₋83034₋1A₋1Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
EPC 01₋83034₋1B₋2Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
EPC 01₋83034₋4A₋1Runout side A, stamped, variant 2
EPC 01₋83034₋1B₋3Runout side B, stamped, variant 2
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 83034
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Generic Epic center label on Side A
- Runout / matrix
EPC 0I-83034-3A-2Runout side A, stamped
CBS 0I 83034-2B-IRunout side B, stamped
Netherlands
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 83479
- 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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Epic EPC 83 034First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Germany | Epic EPC 83034 / Epic 38284 6LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1978 | Germany | Epic EPC 83034 / Epic EPC L 47First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Epic EPC 83479First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Germany | Epic 27 112-2 / Sonocord 27 112-2LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1978 | Germany | Epic EPC 83034LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1978 | Germany | Epic EPC 83034 / Epic EPC L 47First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Epic EPC 83034First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 83479First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | South Africa | Epic COL 40058First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Australia | CBS CSP 077LP, Shape | LP, Shape |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Not On Label 83034LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Ti Amo2:34
- A2Rivers Of Babylon2:51
- A3El Condor Pasa3:01
- A4Yesterday2:12
- A5The Sound Of Silence2:19
- A6Bonanza1:59
- A7Das Lied Vom Tod3:05
- A8Popcorn2:50
- A9Spanish Harlem3:11
- A10Argentina3:17
- B1Song Sung Blue2:57
- B2Spanish Eyes2:54
- B3Schiwago-Melodie2:36
- B4Samba-Pa-Ti3:10
- B5Jambalaya2:12
- B6Alexis Sorbas2:39
- B7Ave Maria (No Morro)3:49
- B8Vaya Con Dios1:59
- B9Moonriver1:25
- B10Le Rève3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Die 20 Schönsten Welthits Im Gitarrensound are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Die 20 Schönsten Welthits Im Gitarrensound are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Die 20 Schönsten Welthits Im Gitarrensound first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in German Democratic Republic (GDR), Germany, Netherlands, South Africa. One of them is Epic EPC 83 034.
How do I tell if my copy of Die 20 Schönsten Welthits Im Gitarrensound is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 83 034, EPC 83034, EPC 83479, COL 40058) 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 Die 20 Schönsten Welthits Im Gitarrensound 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.