Germany
May 23, 1953- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 30 022
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
30022 A Made in Germany 51038 WS 23.5.53A side runout
30022 B Made in Germany 51039 WS 23.5.53B side runout
Wolfgang Amadeus MozartDie Zauberflöte / Don Giovanni Ouvertüren
Vinyl pressings
Die Zauberflöte / Don Giovanni Ouvertüren
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart · 1953
13 pressings5 countriesClassicalOperaClassical
Die Zauberflöte was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Zauberflöte
3 pressings came out in 1953, 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
May 23, 1953- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 30 022 EPL
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
3 0 0 2 2 A Made in Germany 51038 WS 23.5.53 U(sidewards) W☆Runout side A, stamped, star inside the W
3 0 0 2 2 B Made in Germany 51039 WS 23.5.53 Y(sidewards)Runout side B, stamped
Denmark
1953- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon EPL 30022
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
51038 WS 23.5.53A side runout, stamped
51039 WS 23.5.53B side runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Denmark | Deutsche Grammophon EPL 30022First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 022First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 022 EPLFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 022 / Deutsche Grammophon 30 022 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 022 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 30022 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 022 / Deutsche Grammophon 30 022 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 022 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Deutsche Grammophon 30022 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 30 0227" | 7" |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 022 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 022 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Decca ED 35347", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- ADie Zauberflöte Ouvertüre
- BDon Giovanni Ouvertüre
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Die Zauberflöte are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Die Zauberflöte are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1953 and 1961.
When was Die Zauberflöte first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in Germany, Denmark. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 30 022, released May 23, 1953.
How do I tell if my copy of Die Zauberflöte is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 30 022, 30 022 EPL, EPL 30022) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 30022 A Made in Germany 51038 WS 23.5.53 and 30022 B Made in Germany 51039 WS 23.5.53. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Die Zauberflöte 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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