Germany
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca DX 1752
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-D 9/3457R Manufactured in GermanyLabel
45-D9/3458R Manufactured in Germany
Vico TorrianiGitarren Der Liebe
Vinyl pressings
Gitarren Der Liebe
by Vico Torriani · 1954
11 pressings3 countriesPop
Gitarren Der Liebe was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Gitarren Der Liebe
4 pressings came out in 1954, 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.
Germany
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca DX 1752
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-D 9/3457R Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A
45 D9/3458R Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B
D 45-9/3457Label side A
D 45-9/3458Label side B
Germany
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca DX 1752
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-D 9/3457R Manufactured in GermanyLabel
45-D9/3458R Manufactured in Germany
France
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca DX 1752
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
K 45-D9/3457 RRunout side A
K 45-D9/3458 RRunout side B
45-/D93457Label side A
45-/D93458Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | France | Decca DX 1752First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Germany | Decca DX 1752First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | Germany | Decca DX 1752First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | Germany | Decca DX 1752First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Decca DX 17527", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Decca DX 17527", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken DX 17527", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Decca DX 17527", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Decca DX 17527", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Decca DX 17527", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Netherlands | Telefunken DX 1752 / Telefunken DX-17527", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Cuculino
- A2Tausend Mandolinen
- B1Ein Vis-A-Vis Wie Sie
- B2Liebeswalzer
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gitarren Der Liebe are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Gitarren Der Liebe are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Gitarren Der Liebe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in Germany, France. One of them is Decca DX 1752.
How do I tell if my copy of Gitarren Der Liebe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DX 1752) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-D 9/3457R Manufactured in Germany and 45-D9/3458R Manufactured in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gitarren Der Liebe 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.