UK
1927- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D 1226His Master's Voice D 1227
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
5-0501Label side A
5-0533Label side B
5-0534Label side C
5-0535Label side D
The Philadelphia OrchestraRienzi - Overture / Götterdämmerung - Closing Scene
Vinyl pressings
Rienzi - Overture / Götterdämmerung - Closing Scene
by The Philadelphia Orchestra · 1927
10 pressings5 countriesRomanticOperaClassical
Rienzi - Overture was first pressed on vinyl in 1927. 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 Rienzi - Overture
3 pressings came out in 1927, 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.
UK
1927- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D 1226His Master's Voice D 1227
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
5-0501Label side A
5-0533Label side B
5-0534Label side C
5-0535Label side D
Australia
1927- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice E.D. 3His Master's Voice E.D. 4
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
0110515Label side A
0110516Label side B
0110517Label side C
0110518Label side D
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.
1920s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.D. 3 / His Master's Voice E.D. 4First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1927 | UK | His Master's Voice D 1226 / His Master's Voice D 1227First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1927 | UK | His Master's Voice D 1226 / His Master's Voice D 1227First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1928 | Germany | Electrola E.J. 158 / Electrola E.J. 159Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
1930s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | UK | His Master's Voice D 1226 / His Master's Voice D 1227Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1936 | US | Victor Red Seal 6624 / Victor Red Seal 6625Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1937 | US | Victor Red Seal 6624 / Victor Red Seal 6625Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1939 | US | Victor Red Seal 6624 / Victor Red Seal 6625Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | His Master's Voice 6624 / His Master's Voice 6625Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E. J. 158 / Electrola E. J. 159Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- Rienzi - Overture
- DGötterdämmerung- Closing Scene
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rienzi - Overture are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rienzi - Overture are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1927 and 1939.
When was Rienzi - Overture first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1927, in UK, Australia. One of them is His Master's Voice D 1226.
How do I tell if my copy of Rienzi - Overture is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D 1226, E.D. 3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5-0501 and 5-0533. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rienzi - 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.
