Czechoslovakia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Supraphon SUA ST 50496
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
E 217/J ASide 1, Stamped
E 218/B BSide 2, Stamped
The Czech Philharmonic OrchestraFamous Operatic Overtures
Vinyl pressings
Famous Operatic Overtures
by The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra · 1963
10 pressings3 countriesOperaClassical
Famous Operatic Overtures was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Famous Operatic Overtures
1 pressing came out in 1963, 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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon DV 5955 / Gramofonový Klub DV 5955LP, Mono, Club Edition · Mono, Club edition | LP, Mono, Club Edition · Mono, Club edition |
| 1963 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUA ST 50496First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUA 10496LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUA 10496LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | Classics For Pleasure CFP 144LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 50496 / Supraphon SUA ST 50496LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUA 10496LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUA ST 50496LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUA ST 50496LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Supraphon 80 378 ZRLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Famous Overtures II
- A1The Mariage Of Figaro
- A2Oberon
- A3Prince Igor
- B1Lohengrin
- B2Leonora III
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Famous Operatic Overtures are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Famous Operatic Overtures are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1963 and 1982.
When was Famous Operatic Overtures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in Czechoslovakia. One of them is Supraphon SUA ST 50496.
How do I tell if my copy of Famous Operatic Overtures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SUA ST 50496) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E 217/J A and E 218/B B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Famous Operatic Overtures 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.
